Functional Family Counselor/Social Worker - $3,500 Bonus

The-Buckeye-Ranch; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

CEUs and supervision hours

401K + employer contribution

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The Buckeye Ranch is seeking a Functional Family Counselor/Social Worker for our Community Based program in Central Ohio. You will advocate for youth and families, conduct diagnostic assessments, and implement systemic, culturally aware interventions to reduce risk factors and support healing.

You’ll schedule therapy sessions, respond to crises, document per standards, and collaborate with treatment teams to ensure continuity of care. Ohio license eligibility is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field (Master’s preferred).
• Active Ohio LSW, LPC, or MFT license.
• Experience as social worker, counselor, therapist, or clinician preferred.
• Valid Ohio driver’s license with proof of auto insurance.

Responsibilities

• Advocate for clients and their families based on developmental needs.
• Collaborate with admissions and engagement and complete comprehensive assessments.
• Implement interventions respecting sociocultural values and family dynamics.
• Intervene considering physical, mental, emotional health and substance history.
• Schedule and conduct therapeutic sessions with individuals and families.
• Take initiatives to manage crisis situations.
• Document activities per OMHAS, Medicaid and Joint Commission standards.
• Provide crisis on-call support as assigned.
• Care for clients within the scope of the position.
• Demonstrate practicality, flexibility, and adaptability in teamwork.

Skills

Advocacy

Crisis intervention

Assessment skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work or related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

The Buckeye Ranch is currently seeking a Functional Family Counselor/Social Worker to join our Community Based program! The Functional Family Counselor/Social Worker empowers youth and their families to overcome dynamics that put youth at risk for being removed from their homes. The program provides a variety of intensity of mental health interventions to our most at need clients in the community. For more information on the Family Functional Therapy treatment model, click HERELearn about The Buckeye RanchFor decades, The Buckeye Ranch has been restoring hope and providing healing for children, youth, and families in Central Ohio. Our continuum of care addresses every stage and aspect of what children may be experiencing after traumas caused by mental illness, abuse, or neglect. With help from The Buckeye Ranch, they’re empowered to overcome obstacles, tap into their resilience, and move forward toward healthy, fulfilling lives.What you’ll do:Advocate for clients and their Families based on their developmental needs.Collaborate with admissions and engagement and complete comprehensive diagnostic assessments as needed.Implement interventions that demonstrate respect for sociocultural values, personal goals, lifestyle choices, and complex family interactions within a systemic context.Intervene on behalf of clients taking into account their physical, mental, emotional health and substance use history.Schedule and conduct therapeutic counseling sessions with individuals, families and treatment teams based on cases assigned and at the established acuity for each family.Take appropriate initiatives to manage crisis situations.Utilize evidence based therapeutic practices to support family through individual sessions.Document activities according to OMHAS, Medicaid and Joint Commission standards.Provide Crisis Intervention on call as assigned and all duties related to crises.Effectively cares for clients within scope of position. Demonstrates practicality, flexibility, and adaptability in the process of working with others, emphasizing the achievement of goals.Our benefits:Benefit effective date: First of the month following 30 days of employment.Wonderful medical, dental, and vision insurance.Paid Time Off (Three weeks within the first year)Company Paid Life InsuranceFree CEUs and Supervision HoursCompany Paid Short Term Disability401K + Employer ContributionNon-Profit Student Loan Forgiveness ProgramEmployee Assistance ProgramTuition AssistanceEmployee Referral ProgramWho you are:You have a bachelor’s degree in social work, or related field; master’s degree preferred.You have an active Ohio LSW, LPC, or MFT licenseYou preferably have previous work experience as a Social Worker, Counselor, Therapist, or Clinician.You have an active Ohio driver’s license and proof of auto insurance.Applicants are considered for all positions in accordance with statutes and regulations concerning non-discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, age, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, non-disqualifying disability, veteran status, or other protected classification. The Buckeye Ranch is an equal opportunity employer, as well as a substance and tobacco free workplace. All offers of employment are contingent on satisfactory pre-employment drug screen. At this time, The Buckeye Ranch is unable to provide employer sponsorship for a work visa. All applicants must now, and in the future, be eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship#TBR001