Directions for Youth & Families
School-Based Licensed Social Worker/Counselor
Directions for Youth & Families, Columbus, Ohio, United States, 43224
School-Based Licensed Social Worker/Counselor
Make a Difference Every Day.
Join Directions for Youth & Families (DFYF) — a team that is inspiring hope, strengthening families, and restoring communities.
About Directions For Youth & Families:
DFYF offers community-based mental health and prevention services using a resiliency-oriented, trauma-informed framework. Our programs span Treatment, Prevention, and Education, including specialized mental health counseling, kindergarten readiness, and after-school and summer programming. We proudly serve over 8,500 youth, adults, and families each year, driven by our mission to build and inspire hope, healing, and resilience through counseling and education.
Position Summary:
As a School-Based Licensed Social Worker or Counselor, you will provide clinical assessment, mental health counseling, case management, and care coordination to students within your assigned school. You will collaborate with school staff, parents, and community partners to support students’ emotional wellbeing and academic success.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide individual counseling sessions to address students’ mental health and emotional needs.
Collaborate with school staff, parents, and community resources to support student wellbeing and academic success.
Conduct clinical assessments, document findings, and develop individualized treatment goals.
Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
Participate in supervision and ongoing professional development.
Qualifications:
Education: Master’s degree in Social Work or Counseling, or Bachelor’s in Social Work with LSW.
Licensure: Current Ohio LSW, LISW, LPC, or LPCC.
Preferred: Experience working with youth in a school-based setting.
Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Self‑motivated, flexible, and collaborative.
Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation.
Benefits:
Free healthcare with $0 deductibles
Ranked #1 for Workplace Wellbeing
No on‑call, no weekends, flexible scheduling
Monthly, quarterly, and longevity bonuses
Free supervision toward independent licensure
Licensure reimbursement & OSU College of Social Work fee waivers
Free CEUs, trainings, and test prep courses
Relaxation room, self‑care, and DEI initiatives
403(b) with employer contribution
Generous PTO (up to 160 hours first year) + 10 paid holidays
Fun, healthy, and supportive culture
Our Mission:
To build and inspire hope, healing, and resilience for youth, families, and communities through counseling and education.
Our Vision:
Building healthy individuals, strong families, and safe communities through innovative treatment and prevention services.
Our Values:
Diversity
Accessibility
Acceptance
Collaboration
Investment in People
Job Type:
Full-Time
Schedule:
Monday to Friday; Flexible (no weekends, no on‑call)
License/Certification:
LSW, LISW, LPC, or LPCC (Required)
Valid Driver’s License:
Required
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Join Directions for Youth & Families (DFYF) — a team that is inspiring hope, strengthening families, and restoring communities.
About Directions For Youth & Families:
DFYF offers community-based mental health and prevention services using a resiliency-oriented, trauma-informed framework. Our programs span Treatment, Prevention, and Education, including specialized mental health counseling, kindergarten readiness, and after-school and summer programming. We proudly serve over 8,500 youth, adults, and families each year, driven by our mission to build and inspire hope, healing, and resilience through counseling and education.
Position Summary:
As a School-Based Licensed Social Worker or Counselor, you will provide clinical assessment, mental health counseling, case management, and care coordination to students within your assigned school. You will collaborate with school staff, parents, and community partners to support students’ emotional wellbeing and academic success.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide individual counseling sessions to address students’ mental health and emotional needs.
Collaborate with school staff, parents, and community resources to support student wellbeing and academic success.
Conduct clinical assessments, document findings, and develop individualized treatment goals.
Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
Participate in supervision and ongoing professional development.
Qualifications:
Education: Master’s degree in Social Work or Counseling, or Bachelor’s in Social Work with LSW.
Licensure: Current Ohio LSW, LISW, LPC, or LPCC.
Preferred: Experience working with youth in a school-based setting.
Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Self‑motivated, flexible, and collaborative.
Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation.
Benefits:
Free healthcare with $0 deductibles
Ranked #1 for Workplace Wellbeing
No on‑call, no weekends, flexible scheduling
Monthly, quarterly, and longevity bonuses
Free supervision toward independent licensure
Licensure reimbursement & OSU College of Social Work fee waivers
Free CEUs, trainings, and test prep courses
Relaxation room, self‑care, and DEI initiatives
403(b) with employer contribution
Generous PTO (up to 160 hours first year) + 10 paid holidays
Fun, healthy, and supportive culture
Our Mission:
To build and inspire hope, healing, and resilience for youth, families, and communities through counseling and education.
Our Vision:
Building healthy individuals, strong families, and safe communities through innovative treatment and prevention services.
Our Values:
Diversity
Accessibility
Acceptance
Collaboration
Investment in People
Job Type:
Full-Time
Schedule:
Monday to Friday; Flexible (no weekends, no on‑call)
License/Certification:
LSW, LISW, LPC, or LPCC (Required)
Valid Driver’s License:
Required
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Directions for Youth & Families by 2x.
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