Aug 27, 2026 11 hr. ago

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH COUNSELOR

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Aug 27, 2026 11 hr. ago

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Dayton Area Community Corrections BEHAVIORAL HEALTH COUNSELOR

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RESPONSIBILITIES:

Interactions with clients reflect competency in counseling and assessment and advance the goals set forth in the ITP
Complete Diagnostic Assessment, formulation and implementation of ITP, progress notes, transfer/closing summary
Conduct individual, couples, family and/or group counseling (Mental Health and/or SUD)
Conduct CPST/TBS and/or SUD Case Management services (as applicable)
Judgements made about clients or activities on clients’ behalf are client/family-centered and appropriate both to the individuals’ functioning and the agency’s risk tolerance standards
Able to meet or exceed Agency’s service delivery requirements
Make appropriate decisions pertaining to client’s need for additional services, resources or more restrictive settings
Make appropriate choice of treatment modalities, interventions and techniques
Pursues collateral contacts to gather additional psychosocial information when indicated
Utilizes supervision and/or consultation to mitigate risk and seek input re: challenging circumstances
Utilizes knowledge of agency and community services to coordinate care and/or link clients/families to additional resources to support recovery
Documentation is clinically accurate, substantive, timely and complete
Conforms to Program, ODMHAS, CARF and third-party payer standards and obligations
Clearly conveys medical necessity for all services rendered
Interactions with stakeholders are constructive and serves to advance the progress in treatment, the quality of care and the agency’s standing in the community
Participates actively and productively in agency meetings and supervision sessions
Introduces and/or implements new ideas for improving the quality of care
Attentive/responsive to feedback from clients, significant others, community partners/members
Shares skills, knowledge, expertise with other agency staff (consultations, workshops, team meeting)
Advances own level of skill and competency through participation in continuing education opportunities
Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s Degree in Counseling or Social Work and licensed in the State of Ohio (LPC or LSW).
Two years of relevant experience preferred.
Professional, organizational skills, ease in establishing rapport, cultural sensitivity

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Prolonged periods of standing and walking.
Frequently required to sit, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Must be able to lift and/or move 25 pounds.

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BEHAVIORAL HEALTH COUNSELOR

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