Intensive Family Support Counselor – Social Worker

The Buckeye Ranch

. Provide therapy and support for youth and families struggling with behavioral and delinquency issues .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeNewark • Ohio • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $41,683 - $68,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing therapy and support to youth and families, utilizing trauma-informed interventions and comprehensive assessments to address behavioral and delinquency issues. Proficient in developing treatment plans, managing crises, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure effective care.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Trauma-Informed InterventionsBehavioral Health Crisis ManagementComprehensive Diagnostic AssessmentsActive LPC, LSW, or MFT LicensureClient Progress Documentation

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Hard Skills

Therapeutic CounselingBehavioral AssessmentTreatment PlanningCrisis InterventionProgram-Specific AssessmentsClient Progress DocumentationDischarge PlanningBehavior Management Programs

Soft Skills

CollaborationCoachingCommunicationEmpathyCultural Competence

Certifications & Qualifications

LPCLSWMFT

Industry Keywords

Youth TherapyFamily SupportBehavioral HealthDelinquency IssuesWhole-Health Self-Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide therapy and support for youth and families struggling with behavioral and delinquency issues
Assess clients for appropriate level of care, behavioral concerns, trauma, risk, cultural factors, and strengths
Collaborate with admissions and engagement and complete comprehensive diagnostic assessments
Complete program-specific assessments such as DLA 20 or ASQ
Develop training plans and facilitate coaching
Adjust services to client needs and ensure timely referrals
Support family members through discharge
Schedule and conduct therapeutic counseling sessions with individuals, families, and treatment teams
Work evenings as needed to accommodate families
Use trauma-informed interventions to engage clients
Educate clients, families, and providers about healthcare conditions, prevention, treatments, illness, whole-health self-management, peer support, and recovery
Manage behavioral health crises through appropriate interventions
Document client progress, progress notes, treatment plans, behavior management programs, discharge planning, and administrative/UM reports
Contact newly assigned cases within 48 hours and conduct the first appointment within 7 days

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in social work, or related field; master’s degree preferred
Active LPC, LSW, or MFT licensure, or license exam eligible
Active driver’s license and proof of auto insurance
Previous work experience as a Counselor, Therapist, Social Worker, or Clinician preferred
Must currently, and in the future, be eligible to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship
Satisfactory pre-employment drug screen required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Wonderful medical, dental, and vision insurance
Paid Time Off (Three weeks within the first year)
Daily Pay Partners
Company Paid Life Insurance
Company Paid Short Term Disability
401K + Employer Contribution
Non-Profit Student Loan Forgiveness Program
Employee Assistance Program
Tuition Assistance
Employee Referral Program