Licensed Youth & Family Counselor
Company: Huckleberry House Inc
Location: Columbus
Posted on: February 13, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Description: MAJOR
RESPONSIBILITIES / ACTIVITIES 1. Conducts clinical assessments of
youth and young adults in the crisis program. 2. Participates in
direct supervision of youth. 3. Provides engagement and support to
youth/families participating in the Crisis program and calling in
for support. 4. Assists in developing and implementing the
Individual Crisis Plan for both mental health and independent
living goals. 5. Creates safety and behavioral plans with clients
as needed. 6. Maintains contact with guardians, children services
and other support providers throughout client’s stay in the
shelter. 7. Completes individual mental health interventions,
psychoeducational, life-skill and family sessions. 8. Completes
accurate and timely documentation of assessments, progress notes,
case updates and client discharges to ensure continuity of care and
coordination with other crisis staff. 9. Provides
follow-up/aftercare support to client either via phone or in person
after discharge to support follow-through of discharge plan and
ensure linkage to community resources 10. Meets productivity
standards relative to shelter census. 11. Makes referrals and
recommendations in preparation for client discharge. 12. Fully
documents assessments, diagnoses, treatment plans and case notes
according to agency and professional standards. 13. Functions as an
advocate for youth and families with Children Services, courts and
other community agencies. 14. Attends client reviews to update
treatment plans and ensure compliance with standards. 15. Attends
weekly individual and group supervision, team meetings and required
or recommended trainings as assigned by the clinical director. 16.
Transports clients in agency-owned or personal vehicle as needed.
17. Serves on an agency committee. 19. Participates in agency on
call rotation. 20. Completes other duties as assigned. Employee
Benefits PTO in first month of Hire Retirement plans: 401(k) & ROTH
Flexible work schedule Health, dental and vision insurance
Insurance begins the 1st of the month after 60 days Low-cost
Telehealth option Employer paid/free employee benefits: EAP
Short-term disability Long-term disability Life insurance Parental
leave University discount for undergraduate and graduate programs
at Franklin University Mileage reimbursement for community-based
work (if applicable) Requirements: EDUCATION, CREDENTIALS AND
QUALIFICATIONS 1. Bachelor degree required (Social work,
Psychology, Sociology, Human Services and similar degrees
preferred) 2. LSW required 3. Entry level position (Minimum 2 years
of experience in social work or related field preferred) 4. Holds
and maintains a valid driver’s license with a good driving record
5. Strong verbal and written communication skills. 6. Ability to
problem solve, resolve conflict, and negotiate. 7. Computer
literate with strong data entry skills. 8. Ability to relate to and
have empathy for young people. 9. Self-starter/ works with minimal
supervision.
Keywords: Huckleberry House Inc, Columbus , Licensed Youth & Family Counselor, Social Services , Columbus, Ohio
