Wood County Hospital·Bowling Green, Ohio
Provide comprehensive, evidence-based behavioral health services including assessments, individualized treatment planning, and counseling. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to address psychological factors and promote sustainable lifestyle changes for clients.
Elevate your career at Wood County Hospital, where you're not just a number – you're a vital part of a team making a real difference.
Mental Health Counselor / Full Time / Days
The Mental Health Counselor is responsible for providing comprehensive, evidence-based behavioral health services that support clients in achieving improved mental health and sustainable lifestyle change. This role integrates assessment, individualized treatment planning, counseling, and interdisciplinary collaboration to address psychological and emotional factors, promote measurable outcomes, and ensure high-quality, ethical care. The Mental Health Counselor is an onsite position.
Essential Functions
Conduct comprehensive client intakes, psychosocial assessments, and diagnostic evaluations to identify behavioral, emotional, and psychological barriers and determine appropriate services.
Develop and implement individualized, goal-oriented treatment plans using evidence-based approaches in collaboration with clients and interdisciplinary team members, including coordinating referrals as needed.
Provide individual and group counseling services through in-person and telehealth modalities to address mental health, behavior change, and weight management–related factors.
Monitor client progress by evaluating measurable outcomes, adjusting treatment plans accordingly, and maintaining accurate clinical documentation in compliance with HIPAA.
Facilitate therapeutic groups and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams while engaging in ongoing professional development to maintain licensure, clinical competency, and quality of care.
Prepare, prevent, protect and respond to support our culture of safety.
Works hours per week in accordance with offer letter or per attributes of position at transfer request. May be expected to work longer hours as necessary.
Other duties as assigned.
Education: Master of Social Work or another related field
License: Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)
Experience: None
Certification: None
Education: None
License: None
Experience: None
Certification: None
Join our team, and you’ll have access to a cutting-edge facility with state of the art technology. You’ll also interact with some of the region's top notch healthcare professionals. You’ll find plenty of opportunities to grow and advance your career.
We’ll also reward your hard work with: · Great health, dental and vision plans
· Competitive wages
· Prescription drug coverage
· Flexible spending accounts
· Life insurance w/AD&D
· Generous short term and long term disability plans
· Employer-matched 403(b)
· Employer sponsored cash balance pension plan
· Vacation and Holiday time
· Generous tuition reimbursement
· And a lot more!
Market context
Behavioral health roles in Ohio are typically in steady demand as employers seek clinicians who can support outpatient, community, and integrated care settings. These positions are competitive because they often require a master’s degree and a valid clinical license, and candidates should note that the requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original job description to save research time. Before applying, confirm licensure fit and prepare examples of direct client care, crisis response, or care coordination.
