Behavioral Health Counselor - First Responder (LPC or LSW)

DeCoach Recovery; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Company-sponsored life insurance

Paid time off

STAR-eligible facilities

Job summary

DeCoach Recovery, a leading addiction treatment center in Dayton, OH, seeks a licensed Behavioral Health Counselor for its Mobile Crisis Team. The role focuses on meeting clients in crisis, providing immediate assessment, de-escalation, and connection to care in the community.

As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will perform risk assessments, develop safety plans, and deliver short-term counseling while maintaining documentation and pursuing ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, seeking supervision when needed.
• Strong organizational skills, including caseload management and meeting deadlines.
• Remain calm, professional, and ethical in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Respond to community-based behavioral health crises, providing on-site crisis intervention, risk assessment, and stabilization.
• Conduct clinical assessments and develop safety and treatment plans using evidence-based practices.
• Provide short-term individual counseling using a strengths-based approach.
• Coordinate referrals and follow-up care with partners to ensure client safety and continuity of care.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, case managers, and other team members.
• Participate in team meetings, case consultations, and clinical supervision.
• Deliver culturally competent, inclusive care and advocate for client needs.
• Maintain timely clinical documentation in line with standards and agency policy.
• Pursue ongoing professional development and stay current with best practices.

Skills

Active Ohio LPC or LSW license

Strong written/verbal communication

Ability to work independently and in a

Education

Degree in counseling, social work, or related field

Job description

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