Lead Clinician - Whitehall

Job Details: Job Location: Basecamp East (Whitehall)

• Columbus, OH, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: 4 Year Degree, Salary Range: Undisclosed, 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 Qualifications: 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