Lead Clinician - Franklinton

Job Details

Columbus, OH

Full Time

Day

Description

Job Title: Lead Counselor

Employment Status: Full-Time

Reports To: Clinical Supervisor

Department: Clinical Services

Job Summary

The Lead Counselor is a key member of the Clinical Leadership Team responsible for delivering direct clinical services while overseeing the quality, consistency, and effectiveness of care provided by the counseling staff. This position ensures adherence to clinical best practices, supports professional development, and fosters a trauma-informed, client-centered approach across all levels of care. The Lead Counselor plays a leadership role in program organization, group schedule management, and curriculum implementation, while mentoring team members and promoting a culture of excellence and accountability.

Core Responsibilities

Deliver clinical services to a reduced caseload (35% productivity expectation)

Support staff through mentorship and supervision

Oversee and manage programming schedules and curriculum utilization

Maintain clinical documentation and quality assurance

Collaborate on treatment planning and program oversight

Participate in continuous improvement and performance initiatives

Job Duties

Clinical Services:

Provide individual, group, and crisis therapy

Maintain accurate and timely documentation in compliance with agency, Medicaid, and CARF standards

Develop individualized treatment plans in coordination with interdisciplinary teams

Manage site-wide group schedules, including PHP, IOP, OP/AC, weekend, Level 1, and mental health groups

Monitor group curriculum usage for compliance with BRC’s evidence-based standards

Maintain updated curriculum calendars for all group sequences (e.g., Lions1, Lions2, Tigers, etc.)

Leadership & Supervision:

Act as the first-line clinical support for counselors, interns, and support staff

Assist with onboarding, training, and mentoring of new hires

Provide supervision to unlicensed staff as assigned by the Clinical Supervisor

Review clinical documentation and provide feedback or request corrections as needed

Program Oversight:

Ensure programming meets evidence-based and regulatory standards

Work with Clinical Supervisor and Director to ensure appropriate service coverage

Lead weekly clinical huddles or team meetings

Performance Improvement:

Identify and propose solutions for clinical workflow inefficiencies

Participate in audits, compliance reviews, and QI initiatives

Track clinical outcomes and contribute to ongoing improvement efforts

General Responsibilities:

Participate in Basecamp Recovery Center’s Quality Improvement activities

Conduct peer reviews and maintain compliance with Quality Assurance and OhioMHAS standards

Attend weekly Clinical Supervision, Staff, and Clinical Leads meetings

Support agency-wide initiatives and projects as assigned

Work Environment & Schedule

Flexible work schedule based on client and program needs

May require evening or weekend hours based on site requirements

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Required:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related behavioral health field

Active licensure in the state of Ohio: LCDC III, LSW, LPC, LISW, LICDC, LPCC, or equivalent

3–5 years of clinical experience in behavioral health or substance use treatment

Proven experience providing group, individual, and crisis counseling

Core Competencies

Leadership and mentorship ability

Sound clinical judgment and ethical decision-making

Trauma-informed care and cultural humility

Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Knowledge of documentation standards and regulatory compliance