LSW/LISW
Date Posted: 5/20/2026
Job Snapshot
- Employee Type:
- Contract To Perm
- Location:
- Columbus, OH
- Date Posted:
- 5/20/2026
Job Description
Internal Job Description:
Licensed Professional Mental Health Clinician Job Description (LSW,
LISW or Equivalent) $45/hr
The setting for this role will be in a youth group home. Residents will be between the ages of 12 and 18.
Initially, approximately 8-12 hours a week is needed; available hours and responsibilities will increase as the residential treatment center fills, as well as during the summer months when children are out of
school. The job description below refers to part-time employees actively (Non on-call hours) working
under 30 hours per week.
A Licensed Professional Mental Health Clinician leads counseling and psychotherapeutic interventions
and activities, only practicing within the scope of their credentials. The Licensed Professional Mental
Health clinicians should schedule intake assessments, gauge the client’s treatment needs, and then devise
contextually sensitive treatment options. As therapy unfolds, you should review the suggested length
and type of interventions to boost clients’ prospects of fully recovering. The clinician shall coordinate
with the administrator, other care staff, and the child placement agency to ensure all parties are
consistent in providing care to clients that is person-centered and therapeutic for the individual client.
Treatment will be provided primarily on-site in a residential setting for youth and within the child’s
community as needed upon discharge from the residential program. Various modes of therapy are to be
provided, including individual, group, and family.
The clinician may also be scheduled for on-call shifts. These are times when a provider must remain
available outside of scheduled hours via phone and/or video conferencing technology (i.e., FaceTime or
Microsoft Teams) for critical mental health incidents and services. In certain situations, it may be
necessary for the clinician to provide an emergency on-site visit with the client. This should be an
uncommon event. Providers should have some flexibility to cover other providers' vacations and
may need to provide additional on-call coverage past what is typical. Time off must be approved
so that we can ensure that on-call shifts are covered and necessary services are being provided
.
In the case of a call-off for illness, providers should reschedule on-site counseling sessions.
In case of illness, off-site, on-call hours are still expected except for documented true
emergencies, as on-call coverage is required to operate and for our license. This is a health care
setting, and residents cannot be without 24-hour emergency on-call care.
Examples of issues for which the clinician might be contacted after-hours include, but are not limited to:
- Panic or Anxiety Attacks
- Reports of the client experiencing psychosis
- Reports of the client expressing or engaging in suicidal ideation/behaviors
- Reports of the client expressing or engaging in homicidal ideation/behavior
Complete necessary assessments within required timeframes per regulation and company policy
To attend to critical incident debriefings
The specific responsibilities are as follows:
- Assess youth for contraindicators for behavior intervention plans and to draft and approve service plans
- Informing prospective clients about pertinent financial and emotional commitments.
- Consulting with new clients to gauge their difficulties and resources.
- Devising tailor-made treatment regimens and adapting these, as needed.
- Addressing concerns through talk therapy and by modeling adaptive, sustainable behaviors.
- Promoting constructive self-reflection, helpful coping techniques, and nurturing relationships.
- Monitoring perceptions about and adherence to suggested treatment.
- Recording symptomology over time to ascertain the utility of interventions.
- Writing medical and suitable referral notes, as required.
- Staying warm, engaged, and receptive as you work to facilitate healing.
- Manage the discharge of clients and follow up.
- Coordinate with the administrator and care staff to create non-clinical therapeutic programming.
- Coordinate with the administrator to provide trauma-informed training to the care team.
- Provide clinical supervision within the scope of their credentials.
- Provide feedback on plans, practices, and policies that impact client care.
Licensed Mental Health Clinician Requirements:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a counseling-related stream.
- Registered and able to practice as a licensed clinician in Ohio.
- Ability to practice independently is a plus, but not required.
- Flexible to provide emergency services as needed.
Competencies:
Communication Skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication.
Ability to tailor messages for different audiences.
- Skilled in active listening and empathy.
- Ability to facilitate group discussions and lead workshops.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with healthcare teams and other stakeholders.
Problem-Solving Skills
- Ability to identify root causes and implement solutions.
- Proficient in innovative thinking and adaptability.
Organizational Skills
- Strong time management and organizational skills to handle multiple cases and tasks.
- Clinical Knowledge and Skills
- Proficient in conducting comprehensive assessments of clients' needs and strengths.
- Ability to develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
- Skilled in using evidence-based interventions and therapeutic techniques.
Patient Care Management
- Ability to prioritize patient needs and manage time effectively.
- Proficient in monitoring and evaluating patient responses to techniques.
- Crisis Intervention
- Ability to assess and respond to crisis situations effectively.
- Skilled in de-escalation techniques and safety planning.
- Proficient in providing immediate support and resources.
Cultural Competence
- Understanding of diverse cultural backgrounds and their impact on client experiences.
- Ability to provide culturally sensitive and inclusive services.
- Knowledge of social justice issues and advocacy for marginalized populations.
Ethical and Legal Practice
- Knowledge of ethical principles and legal regulations governing social work practice.
- Ability to advocate for clients' rights and confidentiality.
- Skilled in navigating complex ethical dilemmas.
- Skilled in maintaining professional boundaries and ethical standards.
Collaboration and Teamwork
- Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
- Skilled in building relationships with clients, families, and community resources.
- Advocacy and Resource Navigation
- Ability to advocate for clients in accessing necessary services and resources.
- Knowledge of community resources and systems of care.
- Skilled in providing support for navigating social service systems.
Research and Evaluation
- Proficient in utilizing research to inform practice and improve outcomes.
- Ability to evaluate the effectiveness of interventions and programs.
- Skilled in data collection and analysis for program development.
Mental Health Awareness
- Understanding of mental health disorders and their impact on individuals and families.
- Ability to provide support and interventions for mental health issues.
- Skilled in recognizing signs of distress and connecting clients with appropriate services.
Accountability
The Licensed Clinical Mental Health Provider is directly accountable to the Administrator and
will be evaluated annually.
Class Descript: LSW/LISW
