Counselor, Mental Health & Substance Use

Job Description

Job Description

Make a Difference Every Day

At On Demand Counseling, we believe recovery and mental wellness are possible for everyone. Our counselors provide compassionate, evidence-based care to individuals experiencing mental health and substance use challenges while working as part of a supportive, multidisciplinary team.

Locations: We are currently hiring for our Austintown and Newton Falls locations.

Competitive Wages:  Based on license and relevant experience.

Position Summary: The Counselor provides individual and group counseling and related clinical services to clients experiencing mental health and/or substance use concerns. This role conducts assessments, develops individualized treatment plans, provides crisis support, and coordinates care with internal and community providers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide individual and group counseling services consistent with the counselor’s education, license, and scope of practice.
• Conduct clinical assessments and develop individualized treatment plans aligned with each client’s needs and recovery goals.
• Monitor client progress and update treatment plans as clinically appropriate.
• Provide crisis intervention and use appropriate de-escalation techniques when needed.
• Coordinate referrals to community resources, healthcare providers, and higher levels of care.
• Collaborate with courts, schools, treatment providers, and other stakeholders when authorized and appropriate.
• Maintain accurate and timely assessments, progress notes, treatment plans, and other required clinical documentation.
• Participate in treatment-team meetings, case consultation, and care-coordination activities.
• Protect client confidentiality and comply with organizational, licensing, and regulatory requirements.
  

Qualifications:

• Education : Associate, bachelor’s or master’s degree in counseling, social work, or a related behavioral-health field, as required for the applicable license.
• Licensure:  Active Ohio license in good standing as an LCDC II/III, LPC/LSW OR LISW-S, LPCC-S
• Experience : At least one year of relevant mental health and/or substance use counseling experience preferred. Experience treating co-occurring mental health and substance use conditions is a plus.
• Skills :
  
  • Strong therapeutic, crisis-intervention, and interpersonal skills.
  • Clear and professional written and verbal communication.
  • Strong organization, judgment, dependability, and respect for confidentiality.
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
    

We are an approved site for the STAR Loan Repayment Program . Eligible employees may qualify to apply; eligibility and awards are determined by HRSA.

Why Join On Demand Counseling?

• Competitive, credential-based compensation
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement
• Supportive multidisciplinary work environment
• Potential hybrid flexibility for eligible outpatient assignments
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Supplemental insurance options
• Company-sponsored life insurance at no cost to the employee
• 401(k) retirement plan
  

EOE/DFWP