School-Based Licensed Social Worker or Counselor

Looking to make a difference in the lives of children & families?

Would you like to make an impact in your community?

Is your workplace’s commitment to social justice and a healthy work culture important to you?

Join DFYF's team that is inspiring hope, strengthening families, and restoring our communities!

Who we are:

Directions for Youth & Families offers community-based mental health and prevention services that utilize a resiliency-oriented and trauma-informed framework. DFYF’s programs are divided into 3 categories: Treatment, Prevention, and Education. DFYF offers specialized mental health counseling, kindergarten readiness, afterschool and summer programming to meet the diverse needs of our youth and family population. DFYF proudly serves over 6,300 youth, adults, and families each year. All of our programs strive to fulfill our mission to build and inspire hope, healing, and resilience for youth, families, and communities through counseling and education.

At DFYF, people are the center of everything we do. Our commitment to clients and staff is the reason we are ranked #1 in workplace wellbeing. Our clients are our top priority. However, we know that in order to offer the best care to our clients, we need to invest in our own employee's health and wellness. That's why we provide a comprehensive benefits package with free healthcare, with $0 deductibles, paid time off, 10 paid holidays, a healthy, fun place to work and so much more!

What makes us great:

We offer FREE Healthcare with $0 deductibles!

Monthly, Quarterly & Longevity Bonuses!

We Rank # 1 for Workplace Wellbeing!

We care about our staff

Will meet you where you are and provide opportunities to grow in your career

We care about work-life balance - no on-call, no overtime, no weekends - You make your own schedule

We offer a relaxation room & it's ok to laugh in the office

Staff led self-care and DEI initiatives

OSU Fee Waivers for the College of Social Work

Free social work/counseling test prep course and licensure reimbursement

Free Supervision toward Independent Licensure

Free monthly trainings & CEU’s for Counselors & Social Workers

403(b) Retirement with Employer Contribution

Paid time off - Earn 160 hours of paid time off after your first year!

10 days of paid holidays

Competitive salary and benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, and employer paid life and disability insurance)

We are seeking Licensed Social Workers and Licensed Counselors who are passionate about working with youth!

What you will do as a School-Based Licensed Social Worker or Counselor:

The School-Based Licensed Social Worker (LSW, LISW) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC, LPCC) provides clinical assessment, mental health counseling, case management, care coordination, and support to youth within their designated school. Collaborate with school staff, parents and community resources to support youth's mental health and well-being. As a school-based clinician you will assess and document client presenting problems, history, symptomology, mental status and diagnosis. Assist in developing treatment goals and objectives and employ strategies of intervention that are supported by our trauma-informed framework.

Responsibilities:

Conduct individual sessions with clients to address mental health, provide education and support to promote overall well-being.

Collaborate with school staff, parents and community resources to support youth's mental health and well-being

Maintain accurate and up to date clinical documentation,

Participate in regular supervision and professional development to enhance clinical skills

Requirements:

Master's degree in Social Work or Counseling, or Bachelor's degree in Social Work with LSW

Current Ohio LSW, LISW, LPC, or LPCC license

Experience working with youth in a school-based setting preferred

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Must be a self-starter, be able to exhibit flexibility, work independently and as part of a team

Valid Driver's License, auto insurance, and reliable transportation

If you meet the above requirements and are passionate about helping youth achieve their full potential, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity!

Our Mission

Build and inspire hope, healing, and resilience for youth, families, and communities through counseling and education

Our Vision

Building healthy individuals, strong families, and safe communities through innovative treatment and prevention services

Our Values

Quality • Diversity • Accessibility • Acceptance • Collaboration •

Investment in individuals, families, and communities