Mental Health Counselor

Healthcare Recruiters International; Defiance (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

401(k) retirement plan

Professional development assistance

Job summary

Healthcare Recruiters International is recruiting a Mental Health and Substance Use Counselor for an established behavioral health organization in Bryan, Ohio. This in-person, full-time position is ideal for an Ohio-licensed counselor or social worker who supports individuals with mental health conditions, substance use, and co-occurring diagnoses.

The counselor will manage an assigned caseload and provide assessment, treatment planning, counseling, care coordination, crisis support, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or a related helping profession.
• Master’s degree in social work, counseling, marriage and family therapy, or related behavioral health field.
• Ohio licensure requirements include LSW, LPC, LMFT, LCDC II/III.

Responsibilities

• Manage an assigned behavioral health caseload.
• Conduct mental health, substance use, and dual-diagnosis assessments.
• Develop individualized, client-centered treatment plans.
• Provide individual, group, and family counseling.
• Coordinate services with healthcare providers and community resources.
• Complete accurate clinical documentation and participate in discharge planning.
• Attend treatment-team meetings and clinical supervision.
• Provide crisis intervention and safety planning as needed.

Skills

Counseling

Case management

Crisis intervention

Documentation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work or related helping profession

Master’s degree in social work, counseling, marriage and family therapy, or related behavioral health field

Job description

Mental Health and Substance Use Counselor

Location: Bryan, Ohio

Job Type: Full-time

Work Setting: In-person

Position Overview

Healthcare Recruiters International is recruiting a Mental Health and Substance Use Counselor for an established behavioral health organization in Bryan, Ohio.

This position is ideal for an Ohio-licensed counselor or social worker who wants to support individuals experiencing mental health conditions, substance use disorders, and co-occurring diagnoses. The counselor will manage an assigned caseload and provide assessment, treatment planning, counseling, care coordination, crisis support, and discharge planning.

The organization offers a collaborative clinical environment, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for continued professional development.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage an assigned behavioral health caseload
• Conduct mental health, substance use, and dual-diagnosis assessments
• Develop individualized, client-centered treatment plans
• Provide individual, group, and family counseling
• Monitor client progress and update treatment plans as needed
• Coordinate services with healthcare providers and community resources
• Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation
• Participate in discharge and aftercare planning
• Attend treatment-team meetings and clinical supervision
• Provide crisis intervention and safety planning when needed
• Follow organizational, ethical, and regulatory requirements
• Maintain professional boundaries and client confidentiality

Required Education

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or a related helping profession
• Master’s degree in social work, counseling, marriage and family therapy, or a related behavioral health field

Required Ohio Licensure

• Licensed Social Worker
• Licensed Professional Counselor
• Marriage and Family Therapist
• Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor II
• Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor III

Additional Requirements

• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to work occasional evenings or weekends when needed
• Strong communication, organization, and documentation skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Commitment to respectful, client-centered behavioral healthcare

Preferred Experience

• Mental health counseling
• Substance use disorder treatment
• Co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders
• Behavioral health assessments
• Individual, group, or family counseling
• Crisis intervention and safety planning
• Treatment planning
• Clinical documentation
• DSM-5 diagnostic criteria
• Community-based behavioral healthcare

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Professional development assistance

Why Join This Team?

This position offers the opportunity to work with a diverse client population while building meaningful therapeutic relationships. Counselors receive team-based support and opportunities to strengthen their skills across mental health, substance use treatment, crisis intervention, and care coordination.