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Posted 01 August, 2026

Counselor/Social Worker

Medix
Columbus, OH, US Full Time

Job Description

Job Description

About the Role:

Seeking a qualified Counselor/Social Worker. This position requires experience in providing direct clinical services, case management, and support to justice-impacted individuals, youth, families, or community-based populations. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of trauma-informed, strengths-based, and culturally responsive practices, alongside maintaining accurate and compliant clinical documentation.

Type: Flexible / Self-Selected

Location: Columbus, OH 43235

Shift: Open Mon-Thu 8:00 AM-8:00 PM, Fri 8:00 AM-5:00 PM, Sat 9:00 AM (Occasional evenings/weekends, Sat optional)

Pay: $35-40/hr

Qualifications:

  • Experience: 3-5 years of experience in a mental health center, children's services, court system, or prison system
  • Experience working with justice-impacted individuals, youth, families, or community-based populations preferred
  • Knowledge of trauma-informed, strengths-based, and culturally responsive practices
  • Education: Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related field
  • Technical Skills: Proficient in maintaining accurate clinical documentation, case notes, assessments, and progress reports
  • Knowledge: Current Ohio licensure required (LSW, LPC, LPCC, LISW, or equivalent)
  • Key Responsibilities:
  • Conduct intake assessments, ongoing clinical evaluations, and individual and group counseling services
  • Develop and implement individualized treatment plans while supporting participants with coping skills and goal achievement
  • Coordinate referrals to internal and external support services and advocate for participants' needs
  • Monitor participant progress, adjust services as needed, and maintain accurate and compliant clinical documentation
  • Complete required case notes, assessments, and progress reports in accordance with confidentiality and ethical standards
  • Participate in individual and group clinical supervision, case reviews, staff meetings, and trainings
  • Collaborate with Program Coordinators, mentors, and support staff to support participant outcomes

For California Applicants:

We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO) , and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).

This position is subject to a background check based on its job duties, which may include patient care, working with vulnerable populations, access to financial and confidential information, driving, working with heavy machinery, or working in a warehouse or laboratory environment. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.

Company Description

Here at Medix, we are dedicated to providing workforce solutions to clients throughout multiple industries. We have been named among the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation for two consecutive years. Medix has also been ranked as one of the fastest growing companies by Inc. Magazine.

Our commitment to our core purpose of positively impacting 20,000 lives affects not only the way we interact with our clients and talent, but also with our co-workers! The goal is lofty, but it is made attainable through the hard work and dedication of our teams and their willingness to lock arms together. Are you ready to lock arms with us?