Counselor/Therapist

The Nord Center is expanding its services and adding several Counselors/Therapists to the team. Please join us as we expand services throughout our community! Positions are available working with adults, children & adolescents, IHBT, and victims of sexual assault. Apply today and let us help you find the right position for you!

Major Duties

• Provides screening, assessment, crisis intervention and referral services in response to telephone requests for aid; make assessment of clients’ needs, provide information about community resources, and refer clients to most appropriate resources.

• Gathers information through intake interviews; evaluates nature and degree of mental/emotional distress, substance use/abuse, health issues, and social/interpersonal problems; develops individual service plans with clients.

• Conducts short and long-term therapy and/or counseling sessions with individuals, couples, families and groups using various psychotherapeutic treatment modalities.

• Coordinates treatment with other agencies, services and other programs within the agency.

• Completes case notes on intake process, treatment plan and client’s progress in accordance with OI/OA guidelines.

• Provides consultation and education service to community groups by assisting in program planning, giving educational talks and lectures, and by consulting on specific cases.

• Maintains required productivity expectation.

Job Requirements:

• Licensed in the State of Ohio as an LSW or LPC is required, LISW or LPCC license is preferred. 

• Experience in assessment, crisis intervention, conducting long and short-term therapy and counseling or other experience in the treatment of mental health/chemical abuse are preferred.

• Must have strong oral and written skills. Basic computer skills required, including familiarity with Windows and Microsoft Office.

• Must be highly skilled at behavioral health screening/assessment and counseling in both chemical abuse and mental illness, and making appropriate referrals.

Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply!