Lead Clinician - Whitehall

Employment Status: Full - timeReports to: Director of Clinical ServicesDepartment: ClinicalJob Summary:The Lead Counselor is a key member of the Clinical Leadership Team responsible for delivering direct clinical services while overseeing the quality, consistency, and effectiveness of care provided by the counseling staff. This position ensures adherence to clinical best practices, supports professional development, and fosters a trauma-informed, client-centered approach across all levels of care. The Lead Counselor plays a leadership role in program organization, group schedule management, and curriculum implementation, while mentoring team members and promoting a culture of excellence and accountability.Core Responsibilities:Deliver clinical services to a reduced caseload (35% productivity expectation)Support staff through mentorship and supervisionOversee and manage programming schedules and curriculum utilizationMaintain clinical documentation and quality assuranceCollaborate on treatment planning and program oversightParticipate in continuous improvement and performance initiativesJob Duties:Clinical Services:Provide individual, group, and crisis therapyMaintain accurate and timely documentation in compliance with agency, Medicaid, and CARF standardsDevelop individualized treatment plans in coordination with interdisciplinary teamsManage site-wide group schedules, including PHP, IOP, OP/AC, weekend, Level 1, and mental health groupsMonitor group curriculum usage for compliance with BRC’s evidence-based standardsMaintain updated curriculum calendars for all group sequences (e.g., Lions1, Lions2, Tigers, etc.)Leadership & Supervision:Act as the first-line clinical support for counselors, interns, and support staffAssist with onboarding, training, and mentoring of new hiresProvide supervision to unlicensed staff as assigned by the Clinical SupervisorReview clinical documentation and provide feedback or request corrections as neededProgram Oversight:Ensure programming meets evidence-based and regulatory standardsWork with Clinical Supervisor and Director to ensure appropriate service coverageLead weekly clinical huddles or team meetingsPerformance Improvement:Identify and propose solutions for clinical workflow inefficienciesParticipate in audits, compliance reviews, and QI initiativesTrack clinical outcomes and contribute to ongoing improvement effortsGeneral Responsibilities:Participate in Basecamp Recovery Center’s Quality Improvement activitiesConduct peer reviews and maintain compliance with Quality Assurance and OhioMHAS standardsAttend weekly Clinical Supervision, Staff, and Clinical Leads meetingsSupport agency-wide initiatives and projects as assignedWork Environment & ScheduleFlexible work schedule based on client and program needsMay require evening or weekend hours based on site requirementsEducation and ExperienceRequired:Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related behavioral health fieldActive licensure in the state of Ohio: LCDC III, LSW, LPC, LISW, LICDC, LPCC, or equivalent3–5 years of clinical experience in behavioral health or substance use treatmentProven experience providing group, individual, and crisis counselingCore CompetenciesLeadership and mentorship abilitySound clinical judgment and ethical decision-makingTrauma-informed care and cultural humilityExcellent communication and collaboration skillsKnowledge of documentation standards and regulatory compliance #J-18808-Ljbffr Basecamp Recovery LLC