Licensed Behavioral Health Counselor (LSW or LPC required)

Behavioral Health Counselor, First Responder | Mobile Crisis Team

Location: Fairborn, OH
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule: Monday-Friday, choose 8:00am-4:30pm or 10:00am - 6:30pm, your choice!
Pay: $70,000 per year to start

About Us

DeCoach Recovery is a leading addiction treatment center providing comprehensive, compassionate care to individuals living with substance use disorders. We offer evidence-based treatments and therapies tailored to each patient’s unique needs, with a focus on long-term recovery and wellness.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a licensed Behavioral Health Counselor to join our Greene County Mobile Crisis Team in Fairborn. In this role, you will meet individuals in crisis where they are, providing immediate assessment, de-escalation, and solution-focused support. You will work alongside a collaborative, multidisciplinary team to help clients overcome barriers, stay safe, and connect to the right level of care. Your work will directly save lives and strengthen our community.

Responsibilities

• Respond to community-based behavioral health crises, providing on-site crisis intervention, risk assessment, and stabilization
• Conduct clinical assessments and develop individualized safety and treatment plans using evidence-based, solution-focused practices
• Provide short-term individual counseling using a strengths-based, person-centered approach
• Coordinate referrals, linkage, and follow-up care with community partners and appropriate resources to ensure client safety and continuity of care
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, case managers, and other team members
• Participate actively in team meetings, case consultations, and clinical supervision
• Deliver culturally competent, inclusive care to clients from diverse backgrounds and advocate for their needs
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation, including progress notes and treatment plans, in line with professional standards and agency policy
• Pursue ongoing professional development and stay current with best practices in behavioral health

Qualifications

Required

• Active Ohio LPC or LSW license in good standing
• Degree in counseling, social work, or a related field
• Active Ohio driver’s license with a clean driving record
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build rapport quickly with clients from diverse backgrounds
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, seeking supervision and consultation when needed
• Strong organizational skills, including managing a caseload and meeting documentation deadlines
• Ability to remain calm, professional, and ethical in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment with changing priorities

Preferred

• Prior experience in crisis intervention, mobile crisis, or emergency behavioral health services

Benefits

• 401(k) with company match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-sponsored life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• STAR-eligible facilities

Join Our Team

If you are ready to make a meaningful difference during people’s most difficult moments, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and help us break down barriers to care and promote mental health and well-being in our community.