Intake Assessment Counselor

at  North Central Mental Health Services Inc

Join our Intake Team as an Assessment Counselor in a full-time capacity at NCMHS headquarters located within the vibrant Short North area! This role requires an Ohio licensure as an LSW, PC or MFT and involves conducting initial evaluations and follow-up assessments of persons served. Enjoy a balanced work schedule with no evenings, weekends, holidays or on-call schedule requirements with working hours Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Provide a minimum of 1,020 patient service hours annually (85/month).

On Site Work is compensated at $30 hourly. Remote/Telehealth is compensated at $25 hourly*.

• Remote positions must successfully complete mandatory on-site training at the discretion of the Clinical Services Manager.

Benefits Include:

• Streamlined Digital Onboarding
• Collaborative Work Culture with a Team Assignment
• EMR System in Use
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Plans
• Company-Sponsored Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Coverage
• Optional Additional Life Insurance
• Retirement Savings with 401(k) and Roth Options plus Employer Match and Contributions
• Ample Paid Time including Vacation, Sick and Personal Days
• Complimentary Facility Parking
• Participation in Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Programs
• Individually Licensed Career Advancement Opportunities
• Supervision Provided for Credentialing
• Lucrative Employee Referral Incentive Program
• Accredited by CARF International
• Over Five Decades of Industry Excellence
• Acknowledged Among Top Non-Profit Organizations

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree coupled with relevant LSW, LPC or MFT credentialing;
• Prior experience working with serious mental illness or substance use disorders;
• Proven track record of performing clinical evaluations;
• Provide a minimum of 1,020 patient service hours annually (85/month);
• Fulfillment of company credentialing requirements;
• Valid Ohio driver’s license, automobile and excellent driving record are required; and
• Pre-employment criminal background check and drug testing are mandatory

• Conduct thorough mental health and substance use disorder assessments and re-assessments adhering to OhMHAS and CARF standards.
• Manage intake documentation efficiently.
• Review and maintain up-to-date patient records.
• Support other team members by providing pre-assessment treatment services when necessary.
• Collaborate with external parties during an assessment processes if needed.
• Assist in completing case terminations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree coupled with relevant LSW, LPC or MFT credentialing;
• Prior experience working with serious mental illness or substance use disorders;
• Proven track record of performing clinical evaluations;
• Provide a minimum of 1,020 patient service hours annually (85/month);
• Fulfillment of company credentialing requirements;
• Valid Ohio driver’s license, automobile and excellent driving record are required; and
• Pre-employment criminal background check and drug testing are mandatory.

Background and reference checks will be conducted. Individuals are not considered applicants until they have completed an application and completed an on-site interview. Completing the application does not guarantee employment. In accordance with North Central’s Drug-Free Workplace Policy, pre-employment drug testing will be administered. EOE/AA