School Based Counselor/Social Worker - $2,500 Bonus

The Buckeye Ranch; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid Time Off

401K + Employer Contribution

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

The Buckeye Ranch in Columbus, OH is seeking a School Based Counselor/Social Worker to join our Education department. The role serves as a therapist within the School-Based Mental Health Program, partnering with school teams to reduce barriers to mental health care.

You will deliver intensive therapeutic services in home and community settings for education department clients, while receiving comprehensive training to implement evidence-based treatment modalities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work is required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Active Ohio LWS, LPC, MFT, or licensed eligible.
• Valid driver’s license and proof of auto insurance.

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based therapy to students in schools.
• Partner with school teams to reduce barriers to mental health care.
• Provide intensive therapeutic services in home and community settings.
• Offer training to strengthen social and emotional learning skills.

Skills

Counseling experience

Therapist/clinician

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work

Master's degree preferred

Job description

The Buckeye Ranch is seeking a School Based Counselor/Social Worker to join our Education department. The School Based Counselor/Social Worker serves as a therapist within the School-Based Mental Health Program, partnering with school teams to reduce barriers to mental health care. The position will deliver evidence‑based services to students with emotional impairments in partnering districts and provides training to strengthen social and emotional learning skills. As a School‑Based IFSP Clinician, you will offer intensive therapeutic services in home and community settings for education department clients, while receiving comprehensive training to implement evidence‑based treatment modalities.

Learn About The Buckeye Ranch

For decades, The Buckeye Ranch has been restoring hope and providing healing for children, youth, and families in Central Ohio. Our continuum of care addresses every stage and aspect of what children may be experiencing after traumas caused by mental illness, abuse, or neglect. With help from The Buckeye Ranch, they’re empowered to overcome obstacles, tap into their resilience, and move forward toward healthy, fulfilling lives.

Our Benefits

• Wonderful medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid Time Off (Three weeks within the first year)
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Company Paid Short Term Disability
• 401K + Employer Contribution
• Non‑Profit Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Referral Program

Qualifications

Who you are

• You have a bachelor’s degree in social work. Master’s degree preferred.
• You preferably have experience as a counselor, social worker, therapist, or clinician.
• You have an active Ohio LWS, LPC, MFT, or are licensed eligible.
• You have an active driver’s license and proof of auto insurance.

Applicants are considered for all positions in accordance with statutes and regulations concerning non‑discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, age, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, non‑disqualifying disability, veteran status, or other protected classification. The Buckeye Ranch is an equal opportunity employer, as well as a substance and tobacco free workplace. All offers of employment are contingent on satisfactory pre‑employment drug screen, references, FBI/BCI background check, ARCS registries check, and SACWIS database checks. At this time, The Buckeye Ranch is unable to provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future.