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Clinical Counselor Job in Mount Vernon, Ohio US

Clinical Counselor

Knox Public Health - Mount Vernon, OH

Posted: 10/27/2025 - Expires: 1/19/2026

Job ID: 292803620

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Knox Public Health in rural Mount Vernon and Danville Ohio is actively recruiting a Clinical Counselor to join our team at the Knox County Community Health Center, a premier practice focused on delivering top-notch counseling services to our patients. Our priority is to foster a welcoming and comforting atmosphere for individuals seeking care. As a member of our team, you'll thrive in a supportive and dynamic work environment, with ample opportunities for professional development. Our center, designated as a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), offers a comprehensive range of medical care, counseling services, substance abuse treatment, and oral healthcare exclusively serving Knox County residents.


The duties for this role encompass, but are not confined to, conducting thorough diagnostic mental health assessments, offering interventions, educational support, making referrals, and providing consultations for individuals, families, couples, and groups within the primary care environment.

Requirements of this position: Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university majoring in a field of study related to Social Work; with two (2) years of directly related experience and current State of Ohio Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) preferred or License Social Worker (LSW) (working towards LISW) with three (3) years’ experience preferred. Individual needs to possess ability to work autonomously, with interpersonal relationship building skills, excellent communication skills, computer technology skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a culturally diverse group of people.

This position is Regular, full-time 40 hours per week, subject to a rotating, or flexible, shift; may work additional hours, evenings, and/or weekends as required.

Benefits:
• Competitive compensation package
• Comprehensive training provided
• Paid holidays, vacation, sick time, personal leave and retirement
• Health, dental, and vision insurance available
• Tuition reimbursement opportunities through Public Servant Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) and National Health Services Corp loan repayment

If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment while keeping the standards of output efficient and on task, submit your resume and application to Human Resources, 11660 Upper Gilchrist Road, Mount Vernon, OH 43050 or email to resume@knoxhealth.com Application can be found at www.knoxhealth.com Position open until filled.


Knox Public Health regularly accepts resumes which are kept on file for one year from the date received. Resumes can be sent to:

Human Resources
Knox Public Health
11660 Upper Gilchrist Road
Mount Vernon, OH 43050


Knox Public Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer Provider

Job Summary

Employment Type:
Full Time Employee
Job type:
Regular Employment
Skill Based Partner:
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Education Level:
Master's degree
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Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
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