Counselor

Talbot Health Services
Counselor – Mansfield, Ohio

Talbot Health Services is seeking a dedicated and clinically driven Counselor to join our Mansfield team. This role is responsible for delivering high-quality behavioral health and substance use treatment services while maintaining full compliance with clinical, documentation, and regulatory standards.

This position is ideal for professionals who value structured clinical work, strong documentation practices, and meaningful impact in a client-centered environment.

Position Overview
The Counselor works under the supervision of the Regional Director of Clinical Services and is responsible for providing direct client care, maintaining accurate documentation, and supporting coordinated treatment planning across disciplines.

This is a non-exempt, hourly position with scheduling based on program needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide initial and ongoing client assessments, counseling, and clinical interventions
• Deliver individual, group, and family therapy services
• Utilize trauma-informed care practices in all client interactions
• Coordinate care with internal teams and external providers
• Complete all clinical documentation accurately, including treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries
• Maintain documentation compliance within required timelines (including 48-hour completion standards)
• Ensure billing accuracy and timeliness where applicable
• Participate in case consultations, referrals, and client education
• Maintain audit-ready charts and records at all times
• Meet assigned productivity expectations
• Adhere to all federal and state confidentiality and compliance requirements

Qualifications

Required

• Active Ohio license: LSW, LPC, or LCDC II/III (in good standing)
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Preferred

• Advanced licensure: LISW, LPCC, or LICDC
• Master’s degree in a related field
• CPR/First Aid certification
• Crisis intervention or de-escalation training

Core Competencies

• Strong clinical judgment and ethical decision-making
• Ability to manage multiple cases and documentation requirements efficiently
• Knowledge of mental health and substance use treatment practices
• Effective communication and teamwork across departments
• Ability to maintain compliance in a fast-paced clinical environment

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Primarily office and clinical setting with occasional community-based work
• Prolonged sitting and computer use
• Ability to lift up to 15 pounds
• Smoke-free, drug-free workplace

Why Talbot Health Services

• Structured clinical environment with strong leadership support
• Focus on compliance, quality care, and professional standards
• Opportunity to work with a multidisciplinary behavioral health team
• Mission-driven organization committed to client outcomes

Equal Opportunity Employer
Talbot Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status under federal, state, or local law.