Counselor (I PROMISE HEALTH)
Akron, OH

Join an incredible team and be a member of Summit County’s new initiatives for youth and Integrated care for the entire family! Coleman Health Services, a nationally recognized not-for-profit provider of behavioral health and rehabilitation programs is seeking a social work and/or counseling individual to provide assessment and therapeutic intervention in various community settings, working along-side partners with the I Promise HealthQuarters, which include LeBron James Family Foundation, Peg’s Foundation, Akron Public School and AxessPointe.

What are we looking for from you?                                                                                  

• Dedicated counseling for youth, adults, and families seeking a variety of needs.
• Provide community-based services at the convenience of the client/family at I Promise School, Village, Housing, and soon I Promise HealthQuarters.
• Provide assessment and culturally competent, trauma-informed counseling services for youth, adults, and family members.
• Connect individuals and families to ongoing services to meet additional needs
• Work together with a team of counselors/social workers, case managers, peer support specialists, and the Director to provide prevention, sustainability, and reduce trauma in youth, adults, and their family members.
• Become a part of the newest and most valued service line for the lifespan as we increase awareness and bring hope to Summit County Youth and their families.
• Be a member of a program striving for National Recognition, with heavy emphasis on cultural humility and trauma-based care.

The Summit County Coleman Team is seeking a new Counselor for The I Promise HealthQuarters that will be a replicable model of integrated care specifically designed to provide the best outcomes for students and their families in Akron. The core components of this model are intentional staffing, cultural humility, and truly integrated healthcare that pulls from lived experience and social determinants of health.  

What qualifications will you need to be a successful Counselor (I Promise HealthQuarters)?

• Master’s degree in counseling, social work, or a related field
• Licensed Social Worker (LSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensure
• Have and maintain an excellent driving record
• 2 years experience working in the behavioral healthcare field
• Eligible or has an NPI number and an Ohio Medicaid number

Preference given to the following candidates:

• Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) licensure
• Work experience with youth and families in community behavioral health or crisis intervention setting
• Experience in motivational interviewing, crisis intervention, and trauma-informed care

Employee Package includes:

• Health, dental, vision insurance
• Flex Spending Account
• Annual Wellness reimbursement
• Accrue three weeks of paid-time off during first year
• Bereavement time off
• Discounts on Verizon service plans
• Excellent team environment
• Highest commitment to quality care
• Paid License renewal for those who qualify
• $400 annual CEU reimbursement
• $250 Quarterly Employee Recognition Program & more!

Benefits options include health, life, pension, paid time off, and more.  Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.  E.O.E. Persons with a disability can request an accommodation to complete the application process by emailing careers@colemanservices.org with the subject line “Accommodation Request.”