Lead Clinician - Whitehall

Basecamp Recovery LLC; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Basecamp Recovery LLC in Columbus, OH seeks a Lead Counselor to deliver direct clinical services while guiding quality, consistency, and efficacy of care across the counseling staff. This role emphasizes trauma-informed, client-centered care and staff development.

You will oversee programming, mentor team members, manage schedules, ensure compliance with Medicaid, CARF, and regulatory standards, and lead continuous improvement efforts in a supportive clinical leadership environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology required.
• Active Ohio licensure (LCDC III, LSW, LPC, LISW, LICDC, LPCC or equivalent) required.
• Clinical leadership and supervision experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver clinical services to a reduced caseload (35% productivity expectation).
• Provide supervision and mentorship to staff.
• Oversee programming schedules and curriculum utilization.
• Maintain clinical documentation and quality assurance.
• Collaborate on treatment planning and program oversight.
• Lead weekly clinical huddles or team meetings.
• Participate in audits, compliance reviews, and QI initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Mentorship

Trauma-informed care

Communication

Collaboration

Documentation standards

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology

Job description

Employment Status: Full - timeReports to: Director of Clinical ServicesDepartment: ClinicalJob 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 supervisionOversee and manage programming schedules and curriculum utilizationMaintain clinical documentation and quality assuranceCollaborate on treatment planning and program oversightParticipate in continuous improvement and performance initiativesJob Duties:Clinical Services:Provide individual, group, and crisis therapyMaintain accurate and timely documentation in compliance with agency, Medicaid, and CARF standardsDevelop individualized treatment plans in coordination with interdisciplinary teamsManage site-wide group schedules, including PHP, IOP, OP/AC, weekend, Level 1, and mental health groupsMonitor group curriculum usage for compliance with BRC’s evidence-based standardsMaintain 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 staffAssist with onboarding, training, and mentoring of new hiresProvide supervision to unlicensed staff as assigned by the Clinical SupervisorReview clinical documentation and provide feedback or request corrections as neededProgram Oversight:Ensure programming meets evidence-based and regulatory standardsWork with Clinical Supervisor and Director to ensure appropriate service coverageLead weekly clinical huddles or team meetingsPerformance Improvement:Identify and propose solutions for clinical workflow inefficienciesParticipate in audits, compliance reviews, and QI initiativesTrack clinical outcomes and contribute to ongoing improvement effortsGeneral Responsibilities:Participate in Basecamp Recovery Center’s Quality Improvement activitiesConduct peer reviews and maintain compliance with Quality Assurance and OhioMHAS standardsAttend weekly Clinical Supervision, Staff, and Clinical Leads meetingsSupport agency-wide initiatives and projects as assignedWork Environment & ScheduleFlexible work schedule based on client and program needsMay require evening or weekend hours based on site requirementsEducation and ExperienceRequired:Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related behavioral health fieldActive licensure in the state of Ohio: LCDC III, LSW, LPC, LISW, LICDC, LPCC, or equivalent3–5 years of clinical experience in behavioral health or substance use treatmentProven experience providing group, individual, and crisis counselingCore CompetenciesLeadership and mentorship abilitySound clinical judgment and ethical decision-makingTrauma-informed care and cultural humilityExcellent communication and collaboration skillsKnowledge of documentation standards and regulatory compliance