Behavioral Health Counselor - First Responder (LPC or LSW)

DeCoach Recovery Centre; Dayton (OH); Vor Ort; USD 63.000 - 77.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Company-sponsored life insurance

Paid time off

STAR-eligible facilities

Zusammenfassung

DeCoach Recovery is seeking a licensed Behavioral Health Counselor to join our Mobile Crisis Team in Kettering, Ohio. This full-time role involves meeting individuals in crisis, performing immediate assessments, de-escalation, and providing solution-focused support to connect clients with appropriate care.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, document care accurately, and stay current with best practices while delivering culturally competent, client-centered services in a

Qualifikationen

• Active Ohio LPC or LSW license in good standing.
• Degree in counseling, social work, or a related field.
• Active Ohio driver’s license with a clean driving record.

Aufgaben

• Respond to behavioral health crises with on-site intervention and stabilization.
• Conduct clinical assessments and develop safety/treatment plans.
• Provide short-term individual counseling using strengths-based approaches.
• Coordinate referrals and follow-up with community partners.

Kenntnisse

Active Ohio LPC or LSW license

Written & verbal communication

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Calm under pressure

Ausbildung

Degree in counseling, social work, or related field

Jobbeschreibung

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Behavioral Health Counselor - First Responder (LPC or LSW)

Kettering Mobile Crisis Team Full Time Professional Dayton, OH, US

Salary: $70,000.00 Annually

Behavioral Health Counselor, First Responder | Mobile Crisis Team

Location: Kettering, OH
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule: Monday-Friday, choose 8:00am-4:30pm or 11:30am-8:00pm, your choice!
Pay:$70,000

About Us

DeCoach Recovery is a leading addiction treatment center providing comprehensive, compassionate care to individuals living with substance use disorders. We offer evidence-based treatments and therapies tailored to each patient’s unique needs, with a focus on long-term recovery and wellness.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a licensed Behavioral Health Counselor to join our Mobile Crisis Team in Kettering as a first responder. In this role, you will meet individuals in crisis where they are, providing immediate assessment, de‑escalation, and solution‑focused support. You will work alongside a collaborative, multidisciplinary team to help clients overcome barriers, stay safe, and connect to the right level of care. Your work will directly save lives and strengthen our community.

Responsibilities

• Respond to community‑based behavioral health crises, providing on‑site crisis intervention, risk assessment, and stabilization
• Conduct clinical assessments and develop individualized safety and treatment plans using evidence‑based, solution‑focused practices
• Provide short‑term individual counseling using a strengths‑based, person‑centered approach
• Coordinate referrals, linkage, and follow‑up care with community partners and appropriate resources to ensure client safety and continuity of care
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, case managers, and other team members
• Participate actively in team meetings, case consultations, and clinical supervision
• Deliver culturally competent, inclusive care to clients from diverse backgrounds and advocate for their needs
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation, including progress notes and treatment plans, in line with professional standards and agency policy
• Pursue ongoing professional development and stay current with best practices in behavioral health

Qualifications

Required

• Active Ohio LPC or LSW license in good standing
• Degree in counseling, social work, or a related field
• Active Ohio driver’s license with a clean driving record
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build rapport quickly with clients from diverse backgrounds
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, seeking supervision and consultation when needed
• Strong organizational skills, including managing a caseload and meeting documentation deadlines
• Ability to remain calm, professional, and ethical in a fast‑paced, high‑acuity environment with changing priorities

Preferred

• Prior experience in crisis intervention, mobile crisis, or emergency behavioral health services
• 401(k) with company match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company‑sponsored life insurance
• Paid time off
• STAR‑eligible facilities

Join Our Team

If you are ready to make a meaningful difference during people’s most difficult moments, we would love to hear from you. and help us break down barriers to care and promote mental health and well‑being in our community.