• Looking to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children & families?
• Seeking professional growth in resiliency-oriented & trauma-informed mental health treatment?
• Is your workplace’s commitment to social justice and a healthy work culture important to you?
• Join DFYF’s team that is inspiring hope, strengthening families, and transforming communities.
  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, culturally 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 specialized mental health, kindergarten readiness, afterschool and summer programming 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 meaningful 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 professionals, along with parents is a vital component. As a school-based clinician you will conduct diagnostic mental health assessments, create treatment plans, and provide ongoing therapeutic services. DFYF services are provided on an outreach basis, primarily in schools as well as in the home and community.

Position requirements:

• Master’s degree in Social Work or Counseling preferred or Bachelor’s 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 and school personnel
• Excellent communication and engagement skills
• Knowledge of DSM 5 
• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance

What makes us great:

• We provide extensive training in trauma-informed care & resiliency-oriented treatment

• We utilize the ARC (Attachment, Regulation, & Competency) trauma treatment framework, which is recognized by the National Child Traumatic Stress Network

• Licensure & Testing Reimbursement for Counselors & Social Workers

• Free Supervision toward Independent Licensure

• Educational Fee Waivers

• Free CEU’s for Counselors & Social Workers

• Monthly, Quarterly & Longevity Bonuses

• 403(b) Retirement with Employer Contribution

• 10 days paid holidays per year + paid time off

• Medical, Dental, & Vision insurance within 30 days of hire