Behavioral Healthcare Provider 1 - Youngstown, Ohio

State of Ohio • Northfield, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Northcoast Behavioral Healthcare is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Behavioral Healthcare Provider 1 to support clients through evidence-based treatment, individualized skill development, and coordinated care. The role provides clinical services including diagnostic assessments, treatment planning, counseling, and interdisciplinary collaboration. It also ensures accurate documentation, facilitates referrals, and includes ongoing training to uphold behavioral healthcare standards.

This is a permanent, full-time hourly position covered by the Ohio Health Care SEIU/1199 bargaining unit. The position is located in Youngstown, Ohio, and the normal schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The listed pay range is $27.48–$34.35 per hour. Unless otherwise required by contract or law, the selected candidate starts at Step 1, with the opportunity for a pay increase after six months of satisfactory performance and yearly raises thereafter. A longevity supplement is available after five years of service.

The Ohio Department of Behavioral Health describes its workplace as collaborative, service-oriented, inclusive, and recovery-friendly. It supports employees affected by mental health and substance use challenges and promotes wellness, second-chance hiring, and recovery-informed policies. Benefits for eligible employees include medical coverage, free dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums after the eligibility period, paid leave and holidays, childbirth/adoption/foster care leave, education and development opportunities, public retirement systems, and optional deferred compensation. Final candidates must complete a criminal background check and urinalysis screening before appointment.

Requirements

• Hold one of the following Ohio credentials: Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor II (LCDC II); Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC); Licensed Social Worker (LSW); Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (MFT); or a licensed Registered Nurse with a practice specialty certificate in Mental Health or Psychiatric Nursing.
• Alternatively, hold a Registered Nurse license and have completed a master's degree in Psychology or another mental-health-related field.
• Alternatively, hold a Registered Nurse license and have completed a master's degree in Nursing with a Mental Health or Psychiatric Nursing concentration.
• Submit official transcripts for post-secondary education, coursework, or degrees listed on the application before receiving a formal employment offer; transcripts must be provided within five business days of request.

Responsibilities

• Complete initial diagnostic assessments for new clients.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Coordinate client assessments, admissions, and evaluations.
• Teach and support clients in developing independent living skills.
• Provide individual counseling and therapeutic support.
• Serve as an active member of the interdisciplinary treatment team.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation.
• Prepare and submit reimbursement materials.
• Attend required training and professional development sessions.
• Coordinate referrals to providers and conduct follow-up outreach.

Benefits

• Medical coverage.
• Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums covered after completion of the eligibility period.
• Paid vacation, personal leave, sick leave, and 11 paid holidays per year.
• Childbirth, adoption, and foster care leave.
• Education and development opportunities, including Employee Development Funds and Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
• Public retirement systems, including OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS.
• Optional deferred compensation through Ohio Deferred Compensation.
• Longevity supplement after five years of service.
• Opportunity for a pay increase after six months of satisfactory performance and yearly raises thereafter.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time