Associate Clinician (LSW or LPC)

Location: Columbus, OH
Employment Type: Full-Time, In-Person
Pay: $65,000 $70,000 annually, depending on experience

Schedule Options

We are currently hiring for either of the following full-time schedules:

• Monday Friday, 9:00 AM 5:00 PM
• Monday Thursday, 11:00 AM 9:00 PM (4x10 schedule)

Position Overview

Highlife Recovery is seeking a compassionate and motivated Associate Clinician to join our outpatient addiction and mental health treatment team in Columbus, Ohio.

This position is designed for clinicians holding an active Ohio LSW or LPC who are looking to continue building their clinical experience while working with adults receiving outpatient and intensive outpatient treatment for substance use disorders, mental health conditions, and co-occurring disorders.

The Associate Clinician will provide individual and group counseling, complete assessments, develop treatment plans, maintain clinical documentation, and collaborate closely with medical, psychiatric, MAT, nursing, and case management staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide individual counseling to clients in outpatient and intensive outpatient levels of care.
• Facilitate therapeutic and psychoeducational groups.
• Complete biopsychosocial assessments and ASAM level-of-care assessments.
• Develop individualized treatment plans and update them as clinically appropriate.
• Maintain accurate and timely progress notes and clinical documentation in the EHR.
• Support clients experiencing substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders.
• Participate in weekly multidisciplinary treatment team meetings.
• Collaborate with medical, psychiatric, MAT, nursing, and case management providers.
• Assist with crisis support and communicate clinical concerns to the appropriate team members.
• Maintain professional, ethical, and confidential clinical practices.

Qualifications

Required:

• Active Ohio LSW or LPC license.
• Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related behavioral health field.
• Comfortable providing both individual and group counseling.
• Strong communication, organization, and clinical documentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary treatment environment.

Preferred:

• Previous experience in substance use disorder treatment.
• Experience in community behavioral health.
• Experience working with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.
• Familiarity with ASAM criteria and addiction treatment levels of care.
• Experience completing biopsychosocial assessments and treatment plans.

Compensation

$65,000 $70,000 annually, depending on relevant clinical experience.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Company 401(k) match up to 3.5%
• Paid time off
• Approximately two weeks of vacation annually
• Approximately one week of sick time annually
• One paid mental health day
• Five paid holidays
• Up to $500 annually toward job-related continuing education
• Reasonable 55 60% productivity expectations
• No weekend requirement
• Collaborative multidisciplinary treatment team
• Accessible, family-owned leadership structure

About Us

We are a behavioral health organization with locations in Columbus, Tiffin, and Circleville.

We provide individual and group counseling, intensive outpatient programming, case management, medication-assisted treatment, medical services, and psychiatric care.

Our team works collaboratively to provide comprehensive treatment for individuals experiencing substance use and mental health disorders.

Work Location: In person Columbus, OH