Intensive Home-Based Treatment (IHBT) Counselor

Appleseed Community Mental Health Center Inc • Ashland, OH

1d • $50,000 - $69,000

About The Position

At Appleseed, we walk alongside individuals and families as they work toward healthier, more stable lives. As part of our Intensive Home-Based Treatment (IHBT) team, you’ll provide hands-on, meaningful support to youth and families directly in their homes and communities.

We’re looking for a compassionate, driven clinician who thrives in a flexible environment and is passionate about helping families navigate complex challenges and create lasting change.

Requirements

• Experience working with youth, families, and/or groups with behavioral health needs
• Knowledge of mental health diagnoses and DSM-5/ICD-10
• Experience with or understanding of: Motivational Interviewing Trauma-Informed Care Crisis Intervention Family Systems approaches
• Strong commitment to client rights and ethical practice
• Valid driver’s license, reliable vehicle, and active auto insurance
• Ability to travel locally and provide services in the community
• Participation in on-call rotation
• Successful completion of background check, driving record check, and drug screening

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree with LISW or LPCC licensure
• Bachelor’s degree with relevant experience

Responsibilities

• Provide intensive home-based therapy and support to a caseload of 4–6 youth/families
• Deliver services in homes, schools, and community settings
• Provide crisis intervention and participate in an on-call rotation
• Assess safety concerns, risk behaviors, and develop individualized safety plans
• Utilize evidence-based approaches including trauma-informed care, motivational interviewing, and family systems treatment
• Support families in building communication, coping, and problem-solving skills
• Coordinate care with internal teams, schools, and community providers
• Advocate for clients and connect them to needed resources
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation in compliance with agency standards
• Participate in supervision, team meetings, and ongoing training

Benefits

• $5,000 sign-on bonus
• $1,000 at 90 days
• $2,000 at 180 days
• $2,000 at 1 year
• Competitive salary
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
• Paid time off (32+ days/annually):
• Minimum 2 weeks vacation
• 6 self-care days
• 8 sick days
• 8 paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program & wellness app
• Continuing education & professional development funds
• In-house pharmacy access
• Mileage reimbursement
• Pet insurance
• Annual performance-based pay increases
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level