Licensed Counselor - Children & Adolescents (In-Person, Contract Role)

Job Description

Job DescriptionLicensed Counselor – Children & Adolescents (In-Person, Contract Role)

(LISW or LPCC Required)

Benefits/Perks:

• Flexible Scheduling
  
  
• Competitive Compensation
  
  
• Career Advancement Opportunities
  
  
• Patient Referrals and Marketing Support Provided
  
  

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced and independently licensed Mental Health Therapist (LISW or LPCC only) to provide in-person counseling services to children and adolescents (ages 0–18). Services will be delivered in a school setting and/or at our outpatient office. This is a contract position ideal for a clinician who is confident working independently and passionate about pediatric mental health.

Please note: We are only accepting fully licensed professionals (LISW or LPCC). Supervision toward independent licensure is not provided for this role.

Responsibilities:

• Perform comprehensive psychosocial assessments for youth
  
  
• Provide evidence-based, developmentally appropriate therapy (CBT, DBT, Play Therapy, etc.)
  
  
• Collaborate with families, schools, and multidisciplinary professionals to ensure integrated care
  
  
• Conduct risk assessments and crisis interventions as needed
  
  
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation in EMR (SimplePractice preferred)
  
  
• Participate in team communication and case coordination as appropriate
  
  

Technical Expertise:

• Pediatric and school-based clinical experience preferred
  
  
• Proficient in using EMR systems (SimplePractice a plus)
  
  
• Basic Microsoft Office skills (Outlook, Word, Excel)
  
  
• Familiarity with trauma-informed and culturally responsive practices
  
  

Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Social Work, Clinical Counseling, or related behavioral health field
  
  
• Active LISW or LPCC license in the state of Ohio (Required)
  
  
• Minimum 2 years of experience working with children, teens, and families preferred
  
  
• Strong ability to work independently in both clinical and school settings