Mobile Crisis Counselor - First Responder (LPC/LSW)

DeCoach Recovery; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Company-sponsored life insurance

Paid time off

STAR-eligible facilities

Job summary

DeCoach Recovery, a leading addiction treatment center in Dayton, OH, seeks a licensed Behavioral Health Counselor for its Mobile Crisis Team. The role focuses on meeting clients in crisis, providing immediate assessment, de-escalation, and connection to care in the community.

As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will perform risk assessments, develop safety plans, and deliver short-term counseling while maintaining documentation and pursuing ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Active Ohio LPC or LSW license in good standing.
• Degree in counseling, social work, or a related field.
• Active Ohio driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build rapport quickly.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, seeking supervision when needed.
• Strong organizational skills, including caseload management and meeting deadlines.
• Remain calm, professional, and ethical in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Respond to community-based behavioral health crises, providing on-site crisis intervention, risk assessment, and stabilization.
• Conduct clinical assessments and develop safety and treatment plans using evidence-based practices.
• Provide short-term individual counseling using a strengths-based approach.
• Coordinate referrals and follow-up care with partners to ensure client safety and continuity of care.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, case managers, and other team members.
• Participate in team meetings, case consultations, and clinical supervision.
• Deliver culturally competent, inclusive care and advocate for client needs.
• Maintain timely clinical documentation in line with standards and agency policy.
• Pursue ongoing professional development and stay current with best practices.

Skills

Active Ohio LPC or LSW license

Strong written/verbal communication

Ability to work independently and in a

Education

Degree in counseling, social work, or related field

Job description

DeCoach Recovery, a leading addiction treatment center in Dayton, OH, seeks a licensed Behavioral Health Counselor for its Mobile Crisis Team. The role focuses on meeting clients in crisis, providing immediate assessment, de-escalation, and connection to care in the community.

As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will perform risk assessments, develop safety plans, and deliver short-term counseling while maintaining documentation and pursuing ongoing professional development.