Crisis Counselor
- Req. Number: 2001
- City, State: Lima, OH
- Job Type: Full Time
- Posted Date: 11/25/2025
Who are you?
You are a caring and dedicated professional that has obtained a Bachelor's degree in Social Work or a Master's Degree in Counseling with an LSW/LPC or higher, and has previous experience providing crisis services. Your position as a Crisis Counselor is crucial to the community, to provide immediate crisis intervention and support to youths and families who may be experiencing significant psychological distress, and need assistance navigating traumatic situations.
You will be willing to travel across counties as needed, to provide support to our Findlay office as well. You will regularly use various computer apps including Microsoft Office, our HRIS, EHR and other online systems, with multiple logins often simultaneously. Have a valid Ohio driver's license, CPR/First Aid Certification, and be willing to submit background check and fingerprinting.
How you'll make a difference in this role:
Under guidance of the Crisis Supervisor, you respond to emergency requests for service including phone calls, walk-in requests for treatment, and referrals from other community sources. You will maintain the ability to be contacted during your scheduled work day, as well as have the ability to provide crisis intervention services within 30-60 minutes of initial call for treatment.
Who are we?
We are a team of passionate individuals who work to provide prevention and specialized behavioral health and substance abuse services to individuals, youths and families in our multi-cultural communities in order to strengthen family life and promote personal growth. We offer a nurturing environment focused on personal growth and self-care through trainings and the development of skills. Our agency is dedicated to supplying employees with the necessary skills and tools necessary to be successful in their roles.
Our employees are offered Health Insurance, Health Savings Account (HSA), Teledoc, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life and AD&D Insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), PTO, Paid Holidays, and 403(b) Retirement.
Family Resource Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Work Place, with policies prohibiting the use, possession, and/or distribution of medical marijuana as well as smoking, vaping, or other use of tobacco on our premises. We base employment on qualifications, merit, and organizational/community need. Our goal is to be a diverse workforce representative of the citizens we serve.
If you require accommodations for the application process or to perform the essential job functions due to a disability, please contact the Human Resources Department at humanresources@frcohio.org. We are committed to providing appropriate accommodations to ensure equal opportunities for all applicants.
We'd love to hear from you. Click "apply" to submit your resume and then learn more about us by visiting our website at https://www.frcohio.com/
You are a caring and dedicated professional that has obtained a Bachelor's degree in Social Work or a Master's Degree in Counseling with an LSW/LPC or higher, and has previous experience providing crisis services. Your position as a Crisis Counselor is crucial to the community, to provide immediate crisis intervention and support to youths and families who may be experiencing significant psychological distress, and need assistance navigating traumatic situations.
You will be willing to travel across counties as needed, to provide support to our Findlay office as well. You will regularly use various computer apps including Microsoft Office, our HRIS, EHR and other online systems, with multiple logins often simultaneously. Have a valid Ohio driver's license, CPR/First Aid Certification, and be willing to submit background check and fingerprinting.
How you'll make a difference in this role:
Under guidance of the Crisis Supervisor, you respond to emergency requests for service including phone calls, walk-in requests for treatment, and referrals from other community sources. You will maintain the ability to be contacted during your scheduled work day, as well as have the ability to provide crisis intervention services within 30-60 minutes of initial call for treatment.
- Conduct face-face interview with clients to determine presenting issues and whether hospitalization is needed
- If hospitalization is needed, you will facilitate arrangements as needed
- If hospitalization is not deemed necessary, you will provide counseling to clients and immediate family members to stabilize and develop specific plans for transition to treatment, including immediate safety plan
- Promote the protocol of all crisis intervention services in the community
Who are we?
We are a team of passionate individuals who work to provide prevention and specialized behavioral health and substance abuse services to individuals, youths and families in our multi-cultural communities in order to strengthen family life and promote personal growth. We offer a nurturing environment focused on personal growth and self-care through trainings and the development of skills. Our agency is dedicated to supplying employees with the necessary skills and tools necessary to be successful in their roles.
Our employees are offered Health Insurance, Health Savings Account (HSA), Teledoc, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life and AD&D Insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), PTO, Paid Holidays, and 403(b) Retirement.
Family Resource Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Work Place, with policies prohibiting the use, possession, and/or distribution of medical marijuana as well as smoking, vaping, or other use of tobacco on our premises. We base employment on qualifications, merit, and organizational/community need. Our goal is to be a diverse workforce representative of the citizens we serve.
If you require accommodations for the application process or to perform the essential job functions due to a disability, please contact the Human Resources Department at humanresources@frcohio.org. We are committed to providing appropriate accommodations to ensure equal opportunities for all applicants.
We'd love to hear from you. Click "apply" to submit your resume and then learn more about us by visiting our website at https://www.frcohio.com/
