Behavioral Health Counselor
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Job Description
Looking for a Mission-driven Career?
Do not just touch people's lives; help them change their lives.
Working with the Ironton-Lawrence County Community Action Organization Team is more than just a job; it is a mission. The ILCAO is a role model community agency that positively impacts people's lives.
If helping people in our community overcome significant obstacles, like losing their jobs or changing careers, finding excellent housing and award-winning healthcare, or even assisting children in getting the foundations of an outstanding education, sounds exciting, then we want to meet you.
Our mission is to measurably improve the well-being of our community by providing opportunities for those in need. The ILCAO has over a dozen departments that provide services ranging from education and health care to large-scale economic development projects.
Our departments provide services that touch every aspect of life, and our employees are mission-driven agents of change in Lawrence County. We believe we can each experience the positive change we want to see in our area.
Job Overview
The Behavioral Health Counselor provides comprehensive mental and behavioral health services to patients and families. The counselor offers support in addressing mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and substance use. Through assessments, therapeutic interventions, and case management, the counselor helps individuals achieve personal growth and emotional wellness.
Qualifications
- 1. Education
- 1. A degree in Social Work, Psychology, or a related field
- 2. Experience
- 1. One-year minimum experience providing mental health counseling
- 3. Licensure
1. Licensures accepted include: BSW, MSW, LSW, LISW, LISW-S, LPC, LPCC, LPCC-S.
It is a wonderful place to work!
At ILCAO, we consider our team members more than just employees; they are a highly valued part of our organization. We offer competitive pay and an extensive list of benefits to show our appreciation and the value we place on our team members. Here are a few:
- Medical Insurance
- Company paid single Dental and Vision coverage
- Paid holidays
- Personal days
- Vacation time
- Sick time
- 403b with company match
Key Responsibilities
The Behavioral Health Counselor is responsible for providing comprehensive mental and behavioral health services to patients and families, offering support for issues like anxiety, depression, trauma, and substance use. This involves conducting assessments, applying therapeutic interventions, and managing cases to help individuals achieve personal growth and emotional wellness.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Behavioral Health — Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 30% are remote, 26% have no call, 72% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Ohio is 92.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.3% of Ohio clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Behavioral Health pay on WeekdayDoc is up 9.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Counselor at IRONTON AND LAWRENCE COUNTY AREA COMMUNITY a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 10% in Behavioral Health (Counseling) — ranked against 355 active Behavioral Health (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc.
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