Intensive Family Support Counselor, Social Worker

The Buckeye Ranch

. Assess clients for the appropriate level of care, including behavioral examples, trauma, adversity, toxic stress, risk, cultural factors, and client/family strengths .

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

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in conducting comprehensive assessments and developing tailored treatment plans for clients, utilizing trauma-informed interventions and effective communication with families and treatment teams. Proficient in managing behavioral health crises and documenting client progress in compliance with regulatory standards.

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Trauma-Informed InterventionsComprehensive Diagnostic AssessmentsBehavioral Health Crisis ManagementActive LPC, LSW, or MFT LicensureClient Progress Documentation

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Hard Skills

Comprehensive AssessmentsTreatment PlanningBehavior Management ProgramsTherapeutic CounselingCrisis InterventionDLA 20 AssessmentASQ AssessmentProgress Notes DocumentationDischarge PlanningUtilization Management Reports

Soft Skills

CollaborationCoachingCommunicationEmpathyCultural Competence

Certifications & Qualifications

Active LPC LicensureActive LSW LicensureActive MFT Licensure

Industry Keywords

Behavioral HealthClient AssessmentFamily SupportWhole-Health Self-ManagementPeer SupportCultural FactorsRisk AssessmentTherapeutic TechniquesCounselingSocial Work

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assess clients for the appropriate level of care, including behavioral examples, trauma, adversity, toxic stress, risk, cultural factors, and client/family 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 service type and intensity to client needs and make timely referrals
Support family members through discharge
Schedule and conduct therapeutic counseling sessions with individuals, families, and treatment teams
Work with supervisors to adjust acuity as family needs change
Use trauma-informed interventions to engage clients
Educate clients, family members, 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/utilization-management reports
Complete paperwork within defined timelines; document progress notes the same day and no later than seven days after service
Contact newly assigned cases within 48 hours and hold the first appointment within seven days of assignment
Provide services at times families can participate; evening work is expected

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 – Don’t wait for payday, get paid daily!
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
$2,500 Bonus