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Description Appleseed Community Mental Health Center, Inc. – Ashland, OH $64,000 – $75,000 annually (based on education and experience) Leadership opportunity | PSLF eligible | PTO (32+ days annually) Lead a team. Strengthen a program. Change lives. At Appleseed Community Mental Health Center, we believe exceptional leadership creates exceptional client care. We're looking for an experienced LISW-S, LPCC-S, or IFMT-S who is passionate about developing clinicians, improving behavioral health services, and helping individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders achieve lasting recovery. This role combines clinical leadership, program development, community collaboration, and a small amount of direct client care. You'll have the opportunity to mentor staff, oversee grant-funded initiatives, strengthen community partnerships, and help shape the future of our growing Co-Occurring Services program. If you're ready to move beyond carrying a full caseload and into a position where you can make an even greater impact through leadership, we'd love to meet you. Why you'll love working at Appleseed • Supportive executive leadership that values innovation • Opportunity to shape and grow an established co-occurring program • Collaborative multidisciplinary team • Meaningful leadership role with direct community impact • Opportunities for continued professional growth What You'll Do Clinical Leadership • Provide clinical and administrative supervision to counselors, case managers, peer staff, and support personnel • Mentor and develop staff through supervision, coaching, and performance management • Review clinical documentation to ensure quality, compliance, and best practices • Participate in hiring, onboarding, training, and staff evaluations • Maintain a small direct client caseload (approximately 10%) Program Management • Oversee the daily operations of the Co-Occurring Services program • Manage grant-funded initiatives, program outcomes, reporting, and quality improvement efforts • Support implementation of evidence-based practices and continuous program development Community Partnerships • Collaborate with courts, schools, healthcare providers, law enforcement, Children's Services, and other community partners to improve client outcomes • Represent Appleseed on community coalitions, committees, and outreach initiatives • Support community education, prevention efforts, and recovery-focused programming Staff & Program Development • Lead Co-Occurring team meetings and promote a collaborative team culture • Identify service gaps and implement improvements to strengthen program effectiveness • Support ongoing staff education and the delivery of trauma-informed, person-centered care What we're looking for • Strong leadership and supervisory skills • Experience working with individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders • Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities • Knowledge of Medicaid, clinical documentation, and behavioral health regulations • Experience with quality improvement and program development • Ability to manage multiple priorities while supporting staff success Required Qualifications • LISW-S, LPCC-S, or IFMT-S • LICDC credential or demonstrated experience providing treatment to individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders • Minimum five years of behavioral health experience • Supervisory or leadership experience preferred • Valid Ohio driver's license • Reliable transportation and current automobile insurance • Ability to travel locally throughout Ashland County Benefits & Perks • Competitive salary • Medical, dental, and vision coverage • 403(b) retirement plan with employer match • Paid time off (32+ days annually): • Minimum 2 weeks vacation • 6 self-care days • 8 sick days • 8 paid holidays • Employee Assistance Program & wellness app • Continuing education & professional development funding • In-house pharmacy access • Mileage reimbursement • Cell phone stipend • Pet insurance • Annual performance-based salary increases • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer Join a team that values both the work and the people doing it . Appleseed Community Mental Health Center, Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and organizational needs. We are a drug-free workplace, including marijuana. All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check, driving record review, and pre-employment drug screening.