What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavioral Health Counselor position at Erie County Health Department?
If you are looking for a new and rewarding career, look no further than Public Health. The Erie County Health Department and Erie County Community Health Center is a public health department and federally qualified health center located on the shores of Lake Erie in Sandusky, Ohio. We support work life balance. This full time position is Monday- Friday, 8am-4:30pm. Our Benefits Plan is designed to recognize the diverse needs of our workforce with competitive medical, dental, vision, and a combined 24% annual retirement contribution (OPERS). We also offer generous paid time off for eligible employees. Public Health graduates are encouraged to apply.
Job Posting 2025-16
- Graduation from an accredited graduate school with a bachelor’s degree or higher in counseling, social work, psychology, marriage, and family counselling or a closely related field.
- The candidate possess a license that allows for the practice of clinical services, LSW, LPC or greater.
- Must maintain a professional license and stay current (not revoked, suspended, or lapsed in registration), valid and unrestricted.
- Valid Ohio driver’s license, current certificate of vehicle insurance, and access to reliable transportation to all assigned work locations.
- National Incident Management System (NIMS)/Incident Command System (ICS) 100.b and 700.a certification within one month of employment.
Benefits:
- Full Time
- 12 Paid Holidays
- Full Healthcare Benefits Including Medical, Dental, Vision, & Pharmacy.
- Retirement benefits are through Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS) 14% employer contribution and 10% employee contribution.
- Deferred Compensation (Tax-Deferred Supplemental Retirement Plan).
- Student Loan Repayment Opportunities.
- Please visit our website at www.eriecohealthohio.com/jobs for a detailed job posting.
Please submit your application online at www.eriecohealthohio.com/jobs.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $32.00 - $44.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $32 - $44
