Counselor/Social Worker - MH/SUD Therapist - LSW, LISW, LISW-S, LPC, LPCC, LPCC-S

Job Summary
Join our dynamic mental health and substance use disorder (SUD) treatment team as a Counselor/Social Worker specializing in mental health and addiction therapy. In this vital role, you will provide compassionate, evidence-based care to individuals and families facing a variety of behavioral health challenges. Your expertise will help clients navigate their recovery journeys, improve their mental well-being, and develop effective coping strategies. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact through direct patient care, clinical assessments, and collaborative treatment planning.

Position Overview

We are seeking a licensed counselor to provide:

• Mental health counseling
• Substance use disorder (SUD) counseling
• Co-occurring disorder treatment

This role offers the opportunity to work with a diverse population in a collaborative, mission-driven environment with strong clinical support.

Duties

• Conduct comprehensive intake assessments, diagnostic evaluations, and treatment planning for clients with mental health and substance use disorders.
• Deliver individual, group, and family counseling sessions utilizing therapeutic modalities such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and trauma-informed approaches.
• Provide crisis intervention and crisis management to ensure client safety during acute episodes or emergencies.
• Develop and implement personalized treatment plans aligned with best practices in behavioral health, addiction medicine, and PTSD care.
• Maintain accurate medical documentation, including progress notes, treatment plans, and clinical reports in compliance with HIPAA regulations and medical record standards.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams—including physicians, case managers, and community providers—to coordinate care and facilitate seamless patient transitions across settings such as hospitals or community clinics.
• Engage in ongoing research activities and data collection to support quality improvement initiatives and evidence-based practice enhancements.

Qualifications

• Current licensure as a Licensed Social Worker (LSW), Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW), LISW-S, Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), or LPCC-S required.
• Proven experience in psychotherapy, crisis intervention, and behavioral health settings.
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology, HIPAA compliance, and documentation standards.
• Familiarity with addiction counseling techniques, trauma-focused therapies including PTSD care, and behavior management strategies.
• Ability to perform client assessments effectively using diagnostic tools such as ICD coding systems; experience with intake procedures is preferred.
• Excellent communication skills for engaging clients across diverse populations in individual or group therapy environments.
• Demonstrated ability to manage crises confidently while maintaining a compassionate approach; experience in hospital or home & community care settings is advantageous.
• Knowledge of research methodologies related to behavioral health outcomes; proficiency with data collection tools is a plus. This role is paid and offers the opportunity to grow professionally within a supportive environment dedicated to improving lives through innovative mental health services. If you are passionate about making a difference in the field of behavioral health—empowering clients toward recovery—this is the perfect position for you!

Pay: From $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

License/Certification:

• LSW, LISW, LISW-S, LPC, LPCC, LPCC-S license (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Youngstown, OH 44511 (Required)

Work Location: In person