Lead Counselor

Lucas County • Toledo, OH

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the clinical and management supervision of assigned staff members of the Youth Treatment Center. This role involves adhering to Court Policy and Procedures, acting as a role model, maintaining professional relationships, and performing duties accurately and efficiently. The Lead Counselor will assess youth, provide counseling, coordinate interventions, develop treatment plans, and participate in case management and crisis interventions. They will also initiate court motions, attend hearings, and lead the Change Team. Documentation, program development, and coordination of clinical internships are key aspects of the role. The position requires oversight of volunteers and contractors, data collection, and reporting on service quality. The Lead Counselor must be available for after-hours calls and participate in an on-call rotation. Other duties include attending meetings, training, and assisting other personnel as needed, with the potential for irregular hours and 24-hour coverage.

Requirements

• Masters Degree in counseling, rehabilitative counseling, social work, guidance and counseling, psychology or a closely related field.
• Must possess valid LISW or LPCC.
• At least five (5) years relevant work experience required in mental health, corrections or a related field; or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Must possess basic computer/keyboarding skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills on an individual and group basis are a must.
• Courtesy and a professional business demeanor and presentation are critical.
• Due to the personally sensitive nature of information in this area, confidentiality is essential.
• Must have the ability to work well with a diverse group of people.
• Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age.
• Have a valid driver’s license.
• Submit to a pre-employment screening (including physical exam, TB screen, drug screen) criminal record check and in-depth reference check.
• Must be able to multitask and prioritize assignments while meeting established deadlines.
• In this position there is a high probability of experiencing situations that involve an elevated stress level while dealing with violent or uncooperative youth.

Responsibilities

• Clinical and management supervision of other primary counselors and the activities manager.
• Complete assessment of youth referred to the Youth Treatment Center and recommend acceptance or denial for placement within the facility.
• Provide referring court with reports of all written denials.
• Refer all recommendations for acceptance to the Administrative Judge for final approval.
• Interview and provide individual and family assessments.
• Create a written assessment of each youth/family accepted.
• Provide individual, group and family counseling.
• Coordinate and develop interventions.
• Coordinate clinical consultations with community service providers.
• Create individual and family treatment plans.
• Participate in community outings with residents.
• Schedule resident privileges.
• Provide case management as needed.
• Supervise residents; provide transportation as needed; participate in crises interventions.
• Initiate court motions; attend and make recommendations at court hearings.
• Attend weekly treatment team meetings; assessment meetings weekly, and group supervision.
• Act as a leader of Change Team.
• Maintain documentation related to youth/family contacts.
• Coordinate and manage program development as approved by the administrator.
• Coordinate and manage clinical internships/research projects.
• Participate in Core Team.
• Coordinate/Complete training for all supervised positions and assist in the training of other Youth Treatment Center Staff as assigned.
• Oversight of volunteers and contractors providing services to youth.
• Assist in collecting and maintaining program data.
• Provide the Administrator with regular reports of quality of services provided by contracted providers.
• Subject to phone calls outside of regular business hours for mental health/clinical direction.
• Subject to On-call rotation.
• Attend mandatory staff meetings and training as required.
• Provide assistance to other personnel as needed.
• May be required to work irregular hours, including expanded and rotating shifts for 24-hour coverage if necessary.
• All other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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