Clinical Counselor

At Emerge, our values guide how we live, lead, and serve. Rooted in faith and renewal, they reflect our mission to restore lives through hope, integrity, and purpose.

• We Serve: We put others first, leading with humility, empathy, and a willing spirit.
• We Own: We take responsibility for our actions and choices, demonstrating integrity through accountability.
• We Believe: We offer grace and restoration, believing in second chances and the power of forgiveness.
• We Excel: We always grow and improve, pursuing continuous learning and a hunger for quality.
• We Rise: We grow through challenges, remaining flexible, creative, and steadfast through adversity.

About the role

Provide high quality and compassionate care to clients through various treatment methods which include both individual and group counseling.

Responsibilities

• Plan, oversee, facilitate, and document client treatment.
• Facilitate or Co-facilitate assigned individual, group, or family sessions as needed.
• Conduct initial and follow-up assessments.
• Develop individual treatment plans for each assigned client.
• Conduct ongoing evaluations of client progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary.
• Provide case management services, including coordinating care with external service providers.
• Ensure all documentation regarding patient care, treatment, and incidents are completed timely and accurately (including supporting documentation for prior authorizations).
• Evaluate patient needs and determine if referrals to other programs or facilities are needed.
• Consult with other professionals when indicated.
• Provide crisis interventions and de-escalation techniques.
• Adhere to all organizational and departmental policies and procedures, including compliance with all behavioral, ethical, and client boundary expectations.
• Maintain client records according to the organization’s policies and procedures.
• Maintain organization, Ohio MHAS, and CARF required training.
• Maintain license or registration appropriate to profession and appropriate to job requirement, including appropriate amount of continuing education at all times of employment.
• Maintain strict confidentiality at all times.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Knowledge of area resources that may aid clients in on-going recovery, safety rules and procedures, the organization’s policies and procedures, and de-escalation techniques for individuals who may be frustrated or exalted.
• Working knowledge of different pathways to recovery and social systems.
• Working knowledge of the ASAM 6 dimensions and defending medical necessity for prior authorizations.
• Ability to multitask and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to communicate information clearly and effectively.
• Ability to recognize unusual or threatening conditions related to persons with disabilities.
• Physical ability to stand, bend, stoop, sit, walk, reach above and below shoulder, and use hands repetitively to operate office equipment.
• Ability to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time.

Qualifications

• Experience in working with Microsoft Office products, including email.
• Experience with using and navigating Electronic Health Records and other industry-related types of applications.
• CPR/First Aid Certification.
• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Licensed Social Worker (LSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), or higher licensure required.

Working Conditions

• Standard clinical office setting.
• May require weekend, evening, and holiday hours.
• May be exposed to clients who are potentially angry or violent.
• General exposure to standard office equipment (computers, monitors, copiers, etc.).

Benefits

• $2,000 Sign-On Bonus for this position (paid half on first paycheck, half after 90 days; must work a full-year to avoid repayment of the bonus).
• Up to $600 Bonus for running a weekend group on a voluntary basis.
• Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage – Effective first day of employment.
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability paid by employer.
• Life Insurance for Employee in the amount of $25,000 paid by employer.
• 401K – Eligible after 3 months. 4% match with 100% vested at eligibility.
• 3 weeks paid vacation, which accrues per pay period.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• HSA Contribution Match.
• 9 Paid Holidays and a Floating Holiday per year.
• Pet Insurance.
• Hospital Indemnity, Accident, and Critical Illness Insurance Options.
• On-Site Weight Room.