Intensive Home-Based Treatment (IHBT) Counselor

Appleseed Community Mental Health Center, Inc. - Ashland, OH
Dependent License: $50,000 - $65,000 annually (based on education and experience)

Independent License: $53,000 - $69,000 annually (based on education and experience)
$5,000 Sign-On Bonus | Flexible scheduling | Monthly bonus opportunities | PSLF eligible | PTO (32+ days/ annually)

Make a real impact-without burning out.

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.

Why you'll love working at Appleseed

• Supportive team environment with accessible leadership
• Small caseloads to allow for meaningful, intensive work
• Integrated care model with collaboration across programs
• Flexibility and autonomy in your daily schedule
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
• Meaningful work that directly impacts your community

What you'll do

• 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

What we're looking for

• 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

Preferred:

• Master's degree with LISW or LPCC licensure

Also considered:

• Bachelor's degree with relevant experience

Requirements

• 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

Benefits & Perks

• $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

Join a team that values both the work-and the people doing it.

Appleseed Community Mental Health Center, Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and organizational needs. We are a drug-free workplace, including marijuana. All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and pre-employment drug screening.

Sign-on bonus subject to repayment agreement based on length of employment.


Salary Description


$50,000 - $69,000/ Annually