Lead Clinician - Whitehall

Basecamp Recovery Center; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Basecamp Recovery Center in Columbus, OH is seeking a Lead Clinician to join the Clinical Leadership Team. You will oversee counseling staff, ensure adherence to best practices, and mentor team members while maintaining program quality and trauma-informed care across levels of care.

You will lead scheduling, curriculum implementation, and treatment planning, with a focus on continuous quality improvement and regulatory compliance within Medicaid and CARF standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in social work, counseling, psychology, or related field.
• Active Ohio licensure: LCDC III, LSW, LPC, LISW, LICDC, or LPCC.
• 3–5 years of clinical experience in behavioral health or substance use treatment.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, group, and crisis therapy.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation per agency, Medicaid, CARF.
• Develop individualized treatment plans with interdisciplinary teams.
• Manage and schedule PHP, IOP, OP/AC, weekend groups.
• Lead weekly clinical huddles and supervise staff.
• Monitor group curriculum usage and compliance.
• Participate in audits, QI, and quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Mentorship

Trauma-informed care

Communication

Collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Education

Master's or Bachelor's in Behavioral Health

Ohio licensure (LCDC III/LPC/LISW/LISW, etc.)

Job description

# Lead Clinician - WhitehallBasecamp East (Whitehall) - Columbus, OH 43213## OverviewPosition TypeFull TimeEducation Level4 Year Degree## Description**Employment Status: Full - time Reports to: Director of Clinical Services Department: Clinical****Job Summary:** The Lead Counselor is a key member of the Clinical Leadership Team responsible for delivering direct clinical services while overseeing the quality, consistency, and effectiveness of care provided by the counseling staff. This position ensures adherence to clinical best practices, supports professional development, and fosters a trauma-informed, client-centered approach across all levels of care. The Lead Counselor plays a leadership role in program organization, group schedule management, and curriculum implementation, while mentoring team members and promoting a culture of excellence and accountability.**Core Responsibilities: Deliver clinical services to a reduced caseload (35% productivity expectation) Support staff through mentorship and supervision Oversee and manage programming schedules and curriculum utilization Maintain clinical documentation and quality assurance Collaborate on treatment planning and program oversight Participate in continuous improvement and performance initiatives****Job Duties: Clinical Services: Provide individual, group, and crisis therapy****Maintain accurate and timely documentation in compliance with agency, Medicaid, and CARF standards****Develop individualized treatment plans in coordination with interdisciplinary teams****Manage site-wide group schedules, including PHP, IOP, OP/AC, weekend, Level 1, and mental health groups****Monitor group curriculum usage for compliance with BRC’s evidence-based standards****Maintain updated curriculum calendars for all group sequences (e.g., Lions1, Lions2, Tigers, etc.)****Leadership & Supervision: Act as the first-line clinical support for counselors, interns, and support staff****Assist with onboarding, training, and mentoring of new hires****Provide supervision to unlicensed staff as assigned by the Clinical Supervisor****Review clinical documentation and provide feedback or request corrections as needed****Program Oversight: Ensure programming meets evidence-based and regulatory standards****Work with Clinical Supervisor and Director to ensure appropriate service coverage****Lead weekly clinical huddles or team meetings****Performance Improvement: Identify and propose solutions for clinical workflow inefficiencies****Participate in audits, compliance reviews, and QI initiatives****Track clinical outcomes and contribute to ongoing improvement efforts****General Responsibilities: Participate in Basecamp Recovery Center’s Quality Improvement activities****Conduct peer reviews and maintain compliance with Quality Assurance and OhioMHAS standards****Attend weekly Clinical Supervision, Staff, and Clinical Leads meetings****Support agency-wide initiatives and projects as assigned****Work Environment & Schedule** Flexible work schedule based on client and program needsMay require evening or weekend hours based on site requirements## Qualifications### **Education and Experience****Required:*** Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related behavioral health field* Active licensure in the state of Ohio: LCDC III, LSW, LPC, LISW, LICDC, LPCC, or equivalent* 3–5 years of clinical experience in behavioral health or substance use treatment* Proven experience providing group, individual, and crisis counseling---### **Core Competencies*** Leadership and mentorship ability* Sound clinical judgment and ethical decision-making* Trauma-informed care and cultural humility* Excellent communication and collaboration skills* Knowledge of documentation standards and regulatory compliance