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Community Clinical Counselor (Social Service) (Vacancy)

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Community Clinical Counselor (Social Service) (Vacancy)

Salary

$31.61 - $43.48 Hourly

Location

Varies by position

Job Type

Full-time Funding Limitation

Job Number

25-1767-V2

Department

50 Columbus Public Health

Division

Health

Opening Date

09/26/2025

Closing Date

10/9/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

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Definition

Position Description:

The function of this position is to provide therapeutic services either in the home or other agreed upon community location to clients within the MCH home visiting programs that have been identified by their case manager as needing additional support of behavioral or mental health related issues. The CCC will complete assessment(s) to determine the appropriate level of care. The purpose of this position is to assist clients in changing their lifestyle through the provision of individual/group counseling, education and case management services.

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Bilingual in Spanish and English.

+ Master’s Degree preferred.

+ Licensure as a Social Worker (LSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC).

+ Trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.

+ Experience in providing mental health services, crisis intervention, and working with vulnerable populations.

+ Maternal and child health experience, and the ability to work with people from different backgrounds.

+ Be current in adult and child CPR/AED at the time of hire or complete within 3 months of hire.

Under general supervision, is responsible for assessing the psychosocial needs of health care/social service program participants and providing counseling, case management, and crisis intervention as needed; performs related duties as required.

Examples of Work

(Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all of the duties that may be performed.)

Provides supportive counseling to program participants and their families; assists with coping techniques and bereavement; provides support, motivation, and encouragement; assists with making decisions;

Provides crisis intervention, including obtaining supplies and medications, in order to immediately alleviate problems;

Educates program participants and their families about available resources;

Facilitates support groups and conducts follow-ups in order to reassess needs and ensure program participants are receiving on-going encouragement and emotional support;

Refers program participants to appropriate agencies and other community resources and assists with applications to services as needed;

Participates in quality improvement activities and performs quality assurance as assigned;

Documents all contact with program participants and other information related to the cases and submits records in a timely fashion;

Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings, agency meetings, continuing education programs, and required staff development offerings;

Conducts comprehensive assessments of patient and family psychosocial issues;

Visits with program participants in such settings as clinics, homes, hospitals, or nursing homes;

Formulates treatment plans for program participants;

Serves as an advocate for patients and families in problem solving and by obtaining needed services;

Conducts program outreach activities;

Operates a computer to enter information about cases, generate reports, and keep electronic records;

Supervises subordinate personnel such as volunteers and student interns;

Develops and implements training programs and serves as a social services preceptor or field instructor;

May communicate with individuals who have limited English language skills;

May be assigned to serve as a member of an Incident Command System (ICS) Team, or a similar public health response team, which may include the conduct of operations on a 24/7 basis at remote locations.

Minimum Qualifications

Possession of valid State of Ohio licensure by the Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage & Family Therapist Board as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Social Worker (LSW), or Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW).

Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator’s license.

Some positions allocated to this classification may require proficiency in a language or languages other than English.

Test/Job Contact Information

Recruitment #: 25-1767-V2

Employment Type: Full-time Funding Limitation

Should you have questions regarding this vacancy, please contact:

Krystie Weist

Columbus Public Health

240 Parsons Ave

Columbus, Ohio 43215

P: (614) 645- 5589

E: [email protected]

The City of Columbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Columbus seeks to promote compensation strategies that maximize the recruitment, performance, development, and retention of quality employees in support of the City's Covenant and strategic plan. In addition to a competitive pay plan, the City offers a comprehensive benefits program that includes the following:

+ Medical

+ Dental

+ Vision

+ Short-term Disability

+ Life Insurance

+ Wellness Program

+ Tuition Reimbursement

Specifics about these benefit opportunities and eligibility can be discussed with one of the City's human resources professionals at the time of your interview or by contacting the Department of Human Resources, Labor Relations Office at (614)645-7206 for further information.

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Have you attached the documents that provide proof of your license, education (post high school), and/or professional or state certification as you have referenced in your applicant profile? Such documents may include a photocopy or scan of your driver's license, bachelor's/master's degree or transcript of completed coursework.

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Employer

City of Columbus

Address

77 N. Front Street, Suite 330

Columbus, Ohio, 43215

Phone

(614) 645-8301

Website

https://new.columbus.gov/Government/Departments/Civil-Service-Commission

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