Therapist (SUD / IOP)

OhioGuidestone; Kentucky; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stable nonprofit

Career ladder

Medical benefits

CEU trainings

10 paid holidays

Flexible schedules

401(k) match

EAP

Licensure supervision

Job summary

OhioGuidestone, a leading behavioral health organization, seeks a Therapist to run IOP Groups in Carroll County under supervision. The role requires a minimum of 3 days per week, 4 hours per day, delivering compassionate, evidence-based counseling.

You will build trusting relationships, coordinate care with families and partners, and maintain timely documentation and treatment plans. Flexibility and crisis coverage may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 2 years’ experience in social work or counseling.
• CDCA certification or eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Deliver counseling to individuals, families, and groups.
• Build trusting, culturally responsive relationships with clients and communities.
• Support clients through crises with thoughtful interventions and connections to resources.
• Coordinate holistic care with families, internal teams, and community partners.
• Develop treatment plans, track progress, and document accurately.

Skills

Human behavior understanding

Relationship-building

Organization & time management

Adaptability to fast-paced env

EHR & MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

CDCA

Job description

Your story. Our mission. A perfect match.

You have a place at OhioGuidestone, the state's leader in behavioral health! OhioGuidestone is the state’s leader in community behavioral health care, serving around 26,000 Ohioans each year.

Job Summary

The Therapist works under the supervision of the Clinical Supervisor/Manager and is responsible for running IOP Groups in Carroll County. Minimum of 3 days a week, 4 hours each day.

Essential Functions

• Deliver compassionate, evidence-based counseling and psychotherapy to individuals, families, and groups.
• Build trusting, culturally responsive relationships that honor each client’s unique story, identity, and goals.
• Support clients through crises with thoughtful interventions, advocacy, and connections to community resources.
• Coordinate holistic care with families, caregivers, internal teams, and community partners.
• Develop treatment plans, track progress, and maintain timely, accurate documentation.
• Provide case management and therapeutic support as needed.
• Participate actively in team meetings, supervision, and care planning.
• Champion clients’ needs while fostering a positive, collaborative team culture.
• Maintain required credentials and embrace flexibility, growth, and new responsibilities.

Skills & Abilities

• Strong understanding of human behavior, motivation, mental health, and recovery.
• Exceptional relationship-building skills with diverse individuals and communities.
• Excellent organization, communication, judgment, and time management.
• Comfortable navigating fast-paced environments and multiple priorities.
• Proficient with Electronic Health Records, Microsoft Office, and related technology.

Other Requirements

• Work environment can include an agency office, home-based or school-based setting, childcare facilities, or participant’s homes.
• Able to provide services in an office, the community and/or client homes, which may include facilities with multiple levels.
• Works flexible hours, which can include days, evenings, and weekends, as desired to meet the needs of clients and the OhioGuidestone and is available for crisis management by phone as needed.
• Must have a valid Ohio Driver’s License with a safe driving record and valid insurance.
• Ability to take and pass a physical exam and drug screen.
• Employment is contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check.
• Authorization to work legally in the United States.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from relevant accredited program with 2 years’ experience in social work or counseling;
• CDCA

Other Preferred Credentials

LCDC II, MFT, LPC, LSW

Benefits include:

• Stable non-profit organization with 160+ year track record!
• Clear career ladder for development path in various roles
• Competitive medical benefits including a low-premium medical plan option for employee or employee + children!
• Free CEU trainings
• 10 paid holidays (some are exchangeable)
• Flexible work schedules to support work/life balance
• Flexible work opportunities to support varying career paths, job roles, intern to hire, and locations
• 401(k) with employer match option
• Employment Assistance Program (EAP)
• Free licensure supervision
• Recognition and rewards

We believe that fostering a workforce that reflects diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives strengthens our organization. Embracing diversity not only promotes a culture of respect and belonging, but it also enhances creativity, innovation, and problem-solving, ultimately contributing to our collective success.

At OhioGuidestone we care about the health and safety of our employees. OhioGuidestone requires applicants to complete a pre-employment screening process upon receipt of an offer of employment. We require and cover the cost of fingerprint background screening, physical, Tuberculosis test, and drug screen after an employment offer is made. Any employment offer is contingent upon receipt of all satisfactory pre-employment screenings.