Lead Clinician - Whitehall

Employment Status:    Full - time    
Reports to: Director of Clinical Services
Department: Clinical

Job Summary:
The Lead Counselor is a key member of the Clinical Leadership Team responsible for delivering direct clinical services while overseeing the quality, consistency, and effectiveness of care provided by the counseling staff. This position ensures adherence to clinical best practices, supports professional development, and fosters a trauma-informed, client-centered approach across all levels of care. The Lead Counselor plays a leadership role in program organization, group schedule management, and curriculum implementation, while mentoring team members and promoting a culture of excellence and accountability.

Core Responsibilities:
Deliver clinical services to a reduced caseload (35% productivity expectation)
Support staff through mentorship and supervision
Oversee and manage programming schedules and curriculum utilization
Maintain clinical documentation and quality assurance
Collaborate on treatment planning and program oversight
Participate in continuous improvement and performance initiatives

Job Duties:
Clinical Services:
Provide individual, group, and crisis therapy

Maintain accurate and timely documentation in compliance with agency, Medicaid, and CARF standards

Develop individualized treatment plans in coordination with interdisciplinary teams

Manage site-wide group schedules, including PHP, IOP, OP/AC, weekend, Level 1, and mental health groups

Monitor group curriculum usage for compliance with BRC’s evidence-based standards

Maintain updated curriculum calendars for all group sequences (e.g., Lions1, Lions2, Tigers, etc.)

Leadership & Supervision:
Act as the first-line clinical support for counselors, interns, and support staff

Assist with onboarding, training, and mentoring of new hires

Provide supervision to unlicensed staff as assigned by the Clinical Supervisor

Review clinical documentation and provide feedback or request corrections as needed

Program Oversight:
Ensure programming meets evidence-based and regulatory standards

Work with Clinical Supervisor and Director to ensure appropriate service coverage

Lead weekly clinical huddles or team meetings

Performance Improvement:
Identify and propose solutions for clinical workflow inefficiencies

Participate in audits, compliance reviews, and QI initiatives

Track clinical outcomes and contribute to ongoing improvement efforts

General Responsibilities:
Participate in Basecamp Recovery Center’s Quality Improvement activities

Conduct peer reviews and maintain compliance with Quality Assurance and OhioMHAS standards

Attend weekly Clinical Supervision, Staff, and Clinical Leads meetings

Support agency-wide initiatives and projects as assigned

Work Environment & Schedule
Flexible work schedule based on client and program needs

May require evening or weekend hours based on site requirements
 

Education and Experience

Required:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related behavioral health field

• Active licensure in the state of Ohio: LCDC III, LSW, LPC, LISW, LICDC, LPCC, or equivalent

• 3–5 years of clinical experience in behavioral health or substance use treatment

• Proven experience providing group, individual, and crisis counseling

Core Competencies

• Leadership and mentorship ability

• Sound clinical judgment and ethical decision-making

• Trauma-informed care and cultural humility

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

• Knowledge of documentation standards and regulatory compliance