Crossroads Health provides a continuum of quality life-changing behavioral health and specialized chemical dependency treatment services to children, adolescents, young adults, adults and families. As a leader in the behavioral health field, we offer a vast array of programs and services that evaluate, educate, strengthen and support thousands of children, adults and their families each year.
Due to programmatic expansion, our Forensics Department is excited to be adding the newly created position of First Responder Counselor to join the team in a full-time position. The First Responder Counselor offers support, diagnostic assessment, counseling, intervention and consultation within the community of First Responders. This position is responsible for individual and group services as well as assisting in efforts to implement and sustain programming related to behavioral health and first responders within Lake County. This licensed provider will engage as a member of a collaborative team. With a Trauma Informed approach, this position will be a representative for the organization and how we offer integrated services for recovery and mental health.
Additionally, this role will be responsible for:
- Services provided in office in conjunction with some tele-health, as well as community based work dependent upon client acuity/need.
- Assisting in training needs and consultation for First Responders in Peer Support services and behavioral health needs.
- Providing on call triage to First Responders Helpline to assist in timely linkage to service needs.
- Ensure effective collaboration to ensure successful partnerships on new initiatives.
Position Requirements:
- Bachelors acceptable with 3 years of experience. Master's Degree in Counseling or Social Work preferred.
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience required.
- Licensed in the state of Ohio with LSW, LISW, LPC, LPCC
Our Organization is committed to equal employment opportunity. We do not discriminate against employees or applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, gender/sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniform service member status, genetic information, or any other status protected by law.
