Clinical Counselor (LCDC II/LCDC III/LSW/LPC/LICDC/LISW/LPCC)

Job Description

Job Description

Lighthouse Behavioral Health Solutions (LBHS) provides individual, outpatient, intensive outpatient, partial hospitalization, residential, psychiatric services, and medication assisted treatment for mental health and substance abuse treatment needs.

We are a treatment facility that prides itself in a welcoming and compassionate approach to substance use and mental health treatment.

We believe our clients can achieve recovery and be valued community members through positive engagement and meaningful participation in treatment.

Our Goal :

Our comprehensive approach to addictions treatment provides a continuum of care that begins with asking for help and continues through to ongoing peer support.

In addition to our state-of-the-art treatment facilities and peer support centers across Central Ohio, we work to remove barriers and promote access to care through our integrative approach and evidence-based clinical treatment.

Join our exciting and fast-growing company in which you will have an impact on improving people's lives! Lighthouse Behavioral Health Solutions (LBHS) is looking for quality candidates who are pursuing professional growth in a supportive environment and can thrive in a collaborative team-focused culture.

• 9 Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Sick Time Off
• Paid continuing education opportunities
• Paid parental leave
• Medical / Dental / Vision
• 401(k)
• Life Insurance
• STAR / HRSA / Ohio student loan forgiveness programs

Position : Clinical Counselor / Therapist

Job Summary : Assisting individuals recovering from addiction or mental health challenges by providing specialized clinical services.

This position reports to a Clinical Director.

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Provides clinical services such as individual and group therapy, case management, and crisis intervention services to Lighthouse clients within the scope of practice and as privileged by the supervisor.
• Completes the crisis and safety plan, treatment plan, service notes, transition and discharge plan, forms, and miscellaneous job-related reports about a person served in the time frame required by the center, accreditation and certification bodies, respective professional licensing boards, and funding sources.
• Maintains an accurate and complete clinical record for each client served under Quality Improvement and billing standards.
• Assists in program development and planning as assigned.
• Responds to requests for clinical information on clients served as allowed by law and applicable rules and regulations.

Verbal and written communications of Protected Health Information (PHI) must comply with 42 CFR Part 2, mental health laws, and HIPAA.

The Counselor shares only information within the scope of practice and professional licensing standards.

Keeps abreast of community resources, educates clients about those resources, and makes appropriate referrals as needed to meet client needs.

Activates Case Management or CPST Services as medically necessary to help remove barriers to recovery (e.g., problems with finance / poverty, living arrangements / housing, occupation, skill- building / education, and support system).

• Collaborates and coordinates with other service providers involved in client care in the community to promote integrated and holistic care.
• Responds to community professionals in a timely manner, after contacting Lighthouse staff.
• Promotes progressive pro-social interventions (e.g., client connectedness in the community, involvement in a safe and supportive environment, participation in activities where the client finds social acceptance), and positive reinforcement strategies.
• Person-centered, strength-based, and culturally sensitive approach when promoting client engagement in the community.

Requirements :

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or related field or equivalent experience.
• Active license (LCDC II / LCDC III / LSW / LPC / LICDC / LISW / LPCC)
• Must pass BCI check, all Corporate Compliance checks, and employment drug screen.

Schedule : Monday - Friday 8 : 30am - 5 : 00pm

Compensation Ranges :

$50,000 $57,500 LCDCII & LCDCIII

$60,000 $67,500 Bachelors LSW

$65,000 $72,500 LPC, Masters LSW, LICDC, & LICDC-CS

$70,000 $80,000 LISW & LPCC

$75,000 $83,500 LPCC-S & LISW-S

Compensation is dependent on licensure and years of experience

LBHS offers benefits such as competitive compensation based on industry standards, health insurance benefits which include medical / dental / vision / life / disability, paid time off, paid holidays, 401k plan, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), education reimbursement program, and paid parental leave.

Lighthouse is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability status, genetics, gender identity and / or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

LBHS adheres to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act as amended, Ohio Civil Rights Act, and all applicable rules and regulations.

LBHS is an equal opportunity employer.