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 have immediate openings for our Newton Falls location for those professionals with a LSW, LISW, LPC, or LPCC.
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 LSW, LISW, LPC, and LPCC
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

Employment type
FT

Work arrangement
No