Mental Health Counselor

FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER OF NORTHWEST OHIO•Lima, OH

About The Position

Family Resource Center is seeking Mental Health/Outpatient Counselors and Therapists to provide assessment and mental health and substance use counseling and therapy to children, adolescents, adults, and families. Under the guidance of the Clinical Supervisor, the counselor provides direct clinical treatment using methods prescribed by the program and engages primary caregivers and other key participants in change-oriented treatment, identifying and addressing barriers to engagement. The role includes developing and reviewing Individual Treatment Plans, documenting client progress and outcomes, maintaining records, and supporting crisis intervention and emergency services as needed. Counselors use a strengths-based approach, maintain fidelity to their assigned program, and ensure medical necessity of services. They also work with other agencies and programs to support client care, provide consultation, coordinate mental health services, and make clinically appropriate referrals. The position requires regular use of computer applications, including Microsoft Office, HRIS, EHR, and other online systems, sometimes with multiple logins simultaneously. Candidates must have a valid Ohio driver's license, CPR/First Aid Certification, and be willing to complete a background check and fingerprinting. The role is eligible for a location differential and/or sign-on bonus.

Requirements

Master's degree in Social Work or Clinical Counseling.
LSW, LPC, LISW, LPCC, LISW-S, or LPCC-S licensure.
Valid Ohio driver's license.
CPR/First Aid Certification.
Willingness to submit to a background check and fingerprinting.
Ability to use Microsoft Office, HRIS, EHR, and other online systems, including multiple logins simultaneously.

Responsibilities

Provide assessment and mental health and substance use counseling and therapy to children, adolescents, adults, and families.
Deliver direct clinical treatment using methods prescribed by the program.
Engage primary caregivers and other key participants in change-oriented treatment, identifying and overcoming barriers to engagement.
Develop Individual Treatment Plans in collaboration with clients and conduct subsequent case reviews.
Record client progress, complete client outcome instruments, and maintain necessary records and files.
Support crisis intervention and emergency services as needed.
Use a strengths-based approach to help clients and families retain dignity and develop positive intrinsic qualities.
Maintain fidelity to the assigned program and ensure medical necessity of services.
Develop and maintain relationships with other agencies and programs to support client care, provide consultation, and coordinate and develop mental health services.
Refer clients to other agency programs or external service providers when clinically appropriate.

Benefits

Health insurance with PPO or High-Deductible Plan with HSA options.
Dental and vision insurance.
Life and AD&D insurance, plus voluntary life insurance.
Organization-paid Teladoc telehealth services.
Paid time off (PTO).
10 paid holidays.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
403(b) retirement plan with a 3% match after the first year.
Eligible for a location differential and/or sign-on bonus.
Training and skills development in a nurturing environment focused on personal growth and self-care.