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Agency:

Posting date:

April 22, 2022

How to apply:

Interested applicants should send a resume and cover letter outlining how they meet the specific position requirements to hr@dfyf.org 

Directions for Youth & Families is an equal opportunity employer.

Please note, the selected candidate will be required to submit to our background and reference check policy. 

Directions for Youth & Families has adopted a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy for all current and future employees focused on safeguarding the health and safety of our employees and their families, our clients, and our community. 

 

Job Description:

Who we are:

Directions for Youth & Families offers community-based mental health and prevention services that utilize a resiliency-oriented and trauma-informed framework.  DFYF has provided innovative, cullturally sensitive, and successful programming to the Central Ohio community since 1899, through our predecessor Crittenton Family Services.  Presently, DFYF’s programs are divided into 3 categories: Treatment, Prevention, and Education.  DFYF offers more than 15 specialized programs to meet the diverse needs of our youth and family population.  DFYF proudly serves over 5,000 youth, adults, and families each year.  All of our programs strive to fulfill our mission to build and inspire hope, healing, and resilience for youth, families, and communities through counseling and education.  

Position Overview:

DFYF is seeking a School-Based Licensed Social Worker (LSW, LISW) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC, LPCC) who wants to make a meaninful difference in the lives of children and families.  The role of the school-based clinician is to provide counseling, advocacy, and support to youth within their designated school.  Collaboration with key school professionas, along with parents is a vital component.  As a school-based clinician you will conduct diagnostic mental health assessments, develop treatment plans, and provide ongoing clinical counseling services to youth. 

Position Requirements:

* Master’s degree in Social Work/Counseling preferred, or Bachelor’s degree in Social Work with LSW

* Valid and current LSW, LISW, LPC, or LPCC licensure in the State of Ohio or working toward licensure

* Experience working with children and families

* Prior experience working with schools systems

* Strong clincial and diagnostic assessment skills

* Valid driver’s license and automobile insurance

What makes us great:

* DFYF provides extensive training in trauma-infored care & resiliency-oriented treatment

* DFYF utilizes the ARC (Attachment, Regulation, & Competency) trauma treatment framework

* DFYF offers licensure and testing reimbursement for Social Workers & Counselors

* Free supervision toward indpendent licensure

* Free educational fee waivers

* Free CEU’s for Counselors and Social Workers

* Monthly, Quarterly, & Longevity bonuses

* 403(b) Retirement with Employer Contribution

* Paid time off

* 9.5 days of paid holidays

* Competitive salary & benefits

 

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