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Kindred Spirit Behavioral Health; Dayton (OH); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Kindred Spirit Behavioral Health in Dayton, OH is seeking a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) for outpatient services across ages, couples, and families. The role operates within a culturally responsive, trauma-informed framework, with emphasis on assessment, treatment planning, therapy, and care coordination.

The position is full-time and hybrid, combining in-office and remote work based on client needs and program requirements.

Qualifications

• Active Ohio Licensed Social Worker (LSW) credential; eligibility for independent licensure or related behavioral health licensure is a plus.
• Experience providing trauma-informed care, with familiarity in working with racial trauma, oppression-related stress, and marginalized communities.
• Master’s degree in Social Work or related field preferred; relevant experience in community mental health or similar settings is beneficial.
• Strong documentation, time management, and organizational skills, including proficiency with electronic health records and basic computer applications.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessments and develop/update treatment plans.
• Deliver individual and family therapy.
• Facilitate groups as needed and coordinate care with internal/external providers.
• Document services in compliance with agency/state/accreditation standards; participate in case consultations and team meetings.
• Engage in ongoing professional development related to socio-cultural and trauma-informed practice.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Treatment planning

Evidence-informed interventions

Trauma-informed care

Cultural competence

Documentation

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Time management

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work

Tools

EHR software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Company Description

Kindred Spirit Behavioral Health is a nationally accredited mental and behavioral health program, recognized by the Joint Commission and certified by the State of Ohio. The organization provides comprehensive and culturally specific services to children and adolescents, adults, couples, and families. Team members are trained in culturally specific, trauma-informed care and share similar cultural backgrounds and lived experiences with the communities they serve. Services are grounded in a socio-cultural framework that addresses the impact of multiple forms of oppression. The organization focuses on racial trauma and is dedicated to empowering, affirming, and promoting healing among marginalized and underserved individuals and families.

Role Description

The Licensed Social Worker (LSW) will provide outpatient mental and behavioral health services to children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families within a culturally responsive, trauma-informed framework. Day-to-day responsibilities include conducting psychosocial assessments, developing and updating treatment plans, delivering individual and family therapy, facilitating groups as needed, and coordinating care with internal and external providers. The role includes documenting services in compliance with agency, state, and accrediting body standards, participating in case consultations and team meetings, and engaging in ongoing professional development related to socio-cultural and trauma-informed practice. This is a full-time hybrid role based in Dayton, OH, with a combination of in-office and work-from-home responsibilities depending on client and program needs.

Qualifications

• Active Ohio Licensed Social Worker (LSW) credential; eligibility for independent licensure or related behavioral health licensure is a plus.
• Demonstrated skills in clinical assessment, treatment planning, and evidence-informed interventions for individuals, families, and groups.
• Experience providing trauma-informed care, with familiarity in working with racial trauma, oppression-related stress, and marginalized communities.
• Ability to deliver culturally specific, affirming services that reflect a socio-cultural framework and respect diverse identities and lived experiences.
• Strong documentation, time management, and organizational skills, including proficiency with electronic health records and basic computer applications.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to collaborate in a multidisciplinary team and engage community resources.
• Commitment to ongoing learning, supervision, and professional development in mental and behavioral health practice.
• Master’s degree in Social Work or related field preferred; relevant experience in community mental health or similar settings is beneficial.