Licensed Social Worker/Professional Counselor

• Are you passionate about helping children and families?

• Do you want to make a real impact in your community?

• Is a workplace that values social justice and employee wellbeing important to you?

Join Directions for Youth amp; Families (DFYF) — a team that is inspiring hope, strengthening families, and restoring communities!

Directions for Youth amp; Families provides community-based mental health and prevention services through a resiliency-oriented, trauma-informed framework.

Our programs focus on Treatment, Prevention, and Education, offering specialized counseling, kindergarten readiness, after-school, and summer programs that meet the diverse needs of youth and families.

Each year, we serve over 8,500 youth, adults, and families, guided by our mission to build and inspire hope, healing, and resilience through counseling and education.

At DFYF, people are at the center of everything we do. We are proud to be ranked #1 in Workplace Wellbeing and to offer an environment that supports both personal and professional growth.

The Licensed Social Worker / Licensed Professional Counselor provides clinical assessment, mental health counseling, case management, and care coordination to youth ages 5–17 in schools, homes, and community settings.

This role is key in assessing, diagnosing, developing therapeutic goals, and implementing evidence-based interventions that reflect our trauma-informed approach.

• Conduct individual counseling sessions to support mental and emotional wellbeing.

• Collaborate with parents, school staff, and community partners to support treatment goals.

• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.

• Participate in supervision, training, and professional development.

• Education: Master’s degree in Social Work or Counseling (or Bachelor’s in Social Work with LSW).

• Licensure: Current Ohio LSW, LISW, LPC, or LPCC.

• Preferred Experience: Working with youth in school-based or community settings.

• Skills: Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

• Other Requirements: Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation.

If you are passionate about helping youth reach their full potential, we encourage you to apply today!

We care about your health, happiness, and growth — and it shows!

We offer:

• ✅ Free healthcare with $0 deductibles

• ✅ Ranked #1 for Workplace Wellbeing

• ✅ No on-call, no weekends, flexible scheduling

• ✅ Free supervision toward independent licensure

• ✅ Licensure reimbursement amp; OSU College of Social Work fee waivers

• ✅ Free CEUs, monthly trainings, and test prep courses

• ✅ Relaxation room and staff-led self-care amp; DEI initiatives

• ✅ Monthly, quarterly, and longevity bonuses

• ✅ 403(b) retirement plan with employer contribution

• ✅ Generous paid time off (up to 160 hours in first year) + 10 paid holidays

• ✅ Fun, healthy, and supportive culture

To build and inspire hope, healing, and resilience for youth, families, and communities through counseling and education.

Building healthy individuals, strong families, and safe communities through innovative treatment and prevention services.

Quality • Diversity • Accessibility • Acceptance • Collaboration • Investment in People

Full-time

• Monday to Friday

• Flexible scheduling (no weekends, no on-call)

• LSW, LISW, LPC, or LPCC (Required)

• Valid Driver’s License (Required)