Lead Clinician Franklinton

Basecamp Recovery Center (BRC) is a CARF-accredited Medicaid-funded behavioral health and substance use disorder treatment organization serving the Columbus Ohio community. At the heart of our mission are our core values:Love Community Consistency Honesty and Hope. These principles guide how we serve our clients support one another and uphold the standards that make Basecamp a trusted place for healing and growth.

Our services include:

• Outpatient Treatment Individual and group counseling evidence-based therapies and psychiatric support
• Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) Safe physician-guided treatment options to support recovery
• Peer Support Services Certified Peer Recovery Specialists offering lived-experience guidance and encouragement
• Case Management Helping clients connect with housing employment and community resources
• Recovery Housing Safe and supportive housing for individuals working toward stability and independence

The Lead Clinician provides direct clinical services on a reduced caseload while serving as the first line of clinical support for counselors and interns at the assigned site. This role manages the sites group schedule and curriculum reviews documentation for quality and timeliness and helps the Clinical Supervisor and Site Director keep programming consistent compliant and patient-centered.

DIRECT CLINICAL SERVICES

• Meet a reduced monthly impact (billable productivity) target of 35% as measured and reported in BRCs Daily Operations Report
• Provide individual group and crisis counseling using evidence-based trauma-informed approaches
• Complete assessments and individualized treatment plans in coordination with the interdisciplinary team
• Complete and sign all clinical notes within 24 hours of the service provided
• Complete all documentation accurately and in accordance with Basecamp Medicaid and licensing requirements
• Complete treatment plans assessments reviews and other required documentation by established deadlines
• Leave each workday with all required documentation completed unless otherwise approved by the Site Director

GROUP PROGRAMMING AND CURRICULUM

• Build and maintain the sites group schedule across levels of care (PHP IOP OP weekend and mental health groups)
• Keep curriculum calendars current for all group sequences and monitor curriculum use for fidelity to BRCs evidence-based standards
• Arrange group coverage when a facilitator is out so no scheduled group is cancelled without Clinical Supervisor approval
• Track group attendance (attended vs. scheduled) and work with the team to improve it

TEAM SUPPORT AND QUALITY

• Serve as the first line of clinical support for counselors interns and support staff
• Assist with onboarding training and mentoring of new clinical staff
• Review clinical documentation for timeliness and quality and request corrections as needed
• Provide formal clinical supervision only if holding the appropriate Ohio supervisory designation (such as LPCC-S LISW-S or LICDC-CS) and only as assigned by the Clinical Supervisor
• Lead weekly clinical huddles or team meetings as assigned
• Escalate performance attendance or conduct concerns to the Clinical Supervisor; the Lead Clinician does not issue discipline

DAILY OPERATIONS REPORT

• Provide site data for the Daily Operations Report by 10:00 AM for the prior business day including group attendance clinician impact and providers with open documentation
• Follow up the same day with any clinician who has open documentation and report unresolved items to the Clinical Supervisor

COMPLIANCE AND PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT

• Follow 42 CFR Part 2 HIPAA OhioMHAS CARF and Ohio Medicaid requirements
• Participate in chart audits peer reviews compliance reviews and quality improvement activities
• Identify workflow problems and propose practical solutions
• Attend weekly clinical supervision staff and clinical leads meetings

LICENSURE AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• Must maintain active unrestricted Ohio licensure and report any change in licensure status to Human Resources immediately
• Complete continuing education required to maintain licensure
• Uphold BRCs mission and core values in all interactions
• Stay current on all assigned Relias and Trainual trainings within required timeframes
• Adhere to the BRC Attendance and Punctuality Policy
• Performs all other duties as assigned

• Clinical decisions within the scope of the Lead Clinicians Ohio license and BRC policy
• Sets and adjusts the site group schedule and coverage within guidelines set by the Clinical Supervisor
• Reviews documentation and requests corrections; formal clinical supervision only with the appropriate Ohio supervisory designation
• No authority to hire discipline or approve time; those decisions stay with the Clinical Supervisor Site Director and HR
• Escalates safety clinical and compliance concerns to the Clinical Supervisor immediately

IMPACT AND PROGRAMMING

• Personal monthly impact at or above 35% as measured in BRCs Daily Operations Report
• Group attendance (attended vs. scheduled) at or above 95% for the site
• No scheduled groups cancelled without Clinical Supervisor approval

DOCUMENTATION

• 100% of own clinical notes completed and signed within 24 hours of service
• Site providers with open documentation: 0 with same-day follow-up on any exceptions
• No services denied or recouped due to documentation errors

QUALITY AND COMPLIANCE

• Site data provided for the Daily Operations Report by 10:00 AM on 100% of business days
• Curriculum calendars current for all group sequences
• 100% current on Relias and Trainual trainings and licensure

EDUCATION

• Bachelors or masters degree in social work counseling psychology or a related behavioral health field

LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Active unrestricted Ohio licensure: LPC LPCC LSW LISW LCDC III or LICDC
• Supervisory designation (LPCC-S LISW-S or LICDC-CS) preferred
• Valid Ohio drivers license and reliable transportation
• Must pass Level I and Level II (BCI and FBI) background checks drug screening and TB test

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• 35 years of clinical experience in behavioral health or substance use treatment
• Proven experience providing group individual and crisis counseling

PREFERRED

• Experience leading groups across multiple levels of care (PHP IOP OP)
• Experience mentoring or training clinical staff
• Experience with BestNotes or another behavioral health EHR

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Leadership mentoring and clear feedback
• Sound clinical judgment and ethical decision-making
• Trauma-informed care and cultural humility
• Strong knowledge of documentation standards and regulatory compliance
• Organization and scheduling skills to manage a multi-level group program

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in accordance with the ADA.

GENERAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to sit for extended periods during sessions groups and documentation
• Frequent standing and walking throughout the facility
• Manual dexterity to operate a computer phone and standard office equipment
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally

SENSORY AND COMMUNICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Visual acuity sufficient to read clinical records and computer screens
• Hearing and speech sufficient to lead groups counsel patients and respond to emergencies

COGNITIVE AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to balance a caseload with scheduling documentation review and team support
• Ability to remain calm and use sound judgment in crisis situations
• Emotional resilience and ability to manage vicarious trauma

ENVIRONMENTAL AND WORK CONDITIONS

• Work is performed in clinical offices and group rooms at the assigned site
• Regular interaction with patients in active addiction crisis or exhibiting challenging behavior
• Must follow universal precautions infection control and safety procedures

ATTENDANCE AND SCHEDULE

• Full-time with a flexible schedule based on patient and program needs including some evening or weekend hours
• Reliable transportation required for travel between BRC locations as needed

NOTE: Employees must notify Human Resources immediately if they develop any condition that may impact their ability to safely perform the essential functions of this role.

Workplace Environment: Basecamp Recovery Center serves individuals with substance use disorders and mental health conditions from diverse backgrounds including those with criminal histories or past legal involvement. Employees will provide professional services to clients regardless of their background.

Safety & Protocols: We maintain comprehensive safety protocols staff training supervision procedures and emergency response systems. We follow all federal state and local regulations and encourage employees to report safety concerns without fear of retaliation.

Employment Requirements: All positions require successful completion of criminal background checks drug screening and applicable license/credential verifications. Employment is at-will and contingent upon maintaining good standing.

Accommodations: Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities under the ADA. Contact Human Resources with requests.

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