Counselor, Mental Health & Substance Use
Make a Difference Every Day
At On Demand Counseling, we believe recovery and mental wellness are possible for everyone. Our counselors provide compassionate, evidence-based care to individuals experiencing mental health and substance use challenges while working as part of a supportive, multidisciplinary team.
Locations: We are currently hiring for our Austintown, Newton Falls and E. Liverpool locations.
Competitive Wages: Based on license and relevant experience.
Position Summary: The Counselor provides individual and group counseling and related clinical services to clients experiencing mental health and/or substance use concerns. This role conducts assessments, develops individualized treatment plans, provides crisis support, and coordinates care with internal and community providers.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide individual and group counseling services consistent with the counselor’s education, license, and scope of practice.
- Conduct clinical assessments and develop individualized treatment plans aligned with each client’s needs and recovery goals.
- Monitor client progress and update treatment plans as clinically appropriate.
- Provide crisis intervention and use appropriate de-escalation techniques when needed.
- Coordinate referrals to community resources, healthcare providers, and higher levels of care.
- Collaborate with courts, schools, treatment providers, and other stakeholders when authorized and appropriate.
- Maintain accurate and timely assessments, progress notes, treatment plans, and other required clinical documentation.
- Participate in treatment-team meetings, case consultation, and care-coordination activities.
- Protect client confidentiality and comply with organizational, licensing, and regulatory requirements.
Qualifications:
- Education: Associate, bachelor’s or master’s degree in counseling, social work, or a related behavioral-health field, as required for the applicable license.
- Licensure: Active Ohio license in good standing as an LCDC II/III, LPC/LSW OR LISW-S, LPCC-S
- Experience: At least one year of relevant mental health and/or substance use counseling experience preferred. Experience treating co-occurring mental health and substance use conditions is a plus.
- Skills:
- Strong therapeutic, crisis-intervention, and interpersonal skills.
- Clear and professional written and verbal communication.
- Strong organization, judgment, dependability, and respect for confidentiality.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
We are an approved site for the STAR Loan Repayment Program. Eligible employees may qualify to apply; eligibility and awards are determined by HRSA.
Why Join On Demand Counseling?
- Competitive, credential-based compensation
- Opportunities for professional development and career advancement
- Supportive multidisciplinary work environment
- Potential hybrid flexibility for eligible outpatient assignments
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Supplemental insurance options
- Company-sponsored life insurance at no cost to the employee
- 401(k) retirement plan
EOE/DFWP