Licensed Social Worker/Professional Counselor

Directions for Youth & Families•Columbus, OH

About The Position

Make a Difference Every Day Are you passionate about helping children and families? Do you want to make a real impact in your community? Is a workplace that values social justice and employee wellbeing important to you? Join Directions for Youth & Families (DFYF) — a team that is inspiring hope, strengthening families, and restoring communities! About Directions for Youth & Families Directions for Youth & Families provides community-based mental health and prevention services through a resiliency-oriented, trauma-informed framework . Our programs focus on Treatment, Prevention, and Education , offering specialized counseling, kindergarten readiness, after-school, and summer programs that meet the diverse needs of youth and families. Each year, we serve over 8,500 youth, adults, and families , guided by our mission to build and inspire hope, healing, and resilience through counseling and education. At DFYF, people are at the center of everything we do. We are proud to be ranked #1 in Workplace Wellbeing and to offer an environment that supports both personal and professional growth. Position Summary The Licensed Social Worker / Licensed Professional Counselor provides clinical assessment, mental health counseling, case management, and care coordination to youth ages 5–17 in schools, homes, and community settings. This role is key in assessing, diagnosing, developing therapeutic goals, and implementing evidence-based interventions that reflect our trauma-informed approach.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Social Work or Counseling (or Bachelor’s in Social Work with LSW).
Current Ohio LSW, LISW, LPC, or LPCC.
Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation.
Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

Working with youth in school-based or community settings.

Responsibilities

Conduct individual counseling sessions to support mental and emotional wellbeing.
Collaborate with parents, school staff, and community partners to support treatment goals.
Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
Participate in supervision, training, and professional development.