Justice Center Counselor

Location: Wayne County Jail
Starting Pay: $50,000 (based on education, licensure, and experience)
Sign-On Bonus: $3,000 (25% paid at 90 days, 25% at 6 months, 50% at 1 year)

At One Eighty
, we restore dignity, reimagine potential, and rebuild lives. We believe there are always more reasons to hope than to fear or despair and you can be part of that change.

We’re seeking two Justice Center Counselors to provide direct mental health services within a jail setting. This is a full-time opportunity to make a meaningful impact on justice-involved individuals through counseling, crisis support, and care coordination.

• Provide individual and group counseling
• Conduct assessments and develop treatment plans
• Deliver trauma-informed care and crisis intervention
• Collaborate with correctional and clinical staff
• Coordinate post-release care for continuity of services

• Master’s degree (or enrollment in a master’s program) in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or related field
• Licensure in Ohio or license eligibility
• Experience or training in trauma, crisis intervention, and substance use disorders
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries and relationships within a correctional setting
• CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)
• Valid Ohio driver’s license and insurable driving record
• Eligibility for NPI and Ohio Medicaid billing
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and electronic health records
• Two years of continuous sobriety if in recovery

• Experience in correctional, forensic, or community mental health
• Training in suicide assessment and crisis de-escalation

Hope starts here. We’re a private nonprofit serving Wayne and Holmes counties with addiction, domestic violence, and behavioral health services. Our team is passionate, supportive, and mission-driven.

Employee Testimonials:

"I feel we are part of the solution in this community."
"I love helping others."
"My coworkers are amazing. I enjoy the work and the clients."

Benefits Include:

• Generous PTO: 17 days/year + 88 hours of holiday time
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Federal Student Loan Forgiveness eligibility
• Flexible work arrangements (where applicable)
• Employee recognition programs, and more!

Any offer of employment will be based on the outcome of a background check and the ability to pass a drug screening prior to employment.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including, without limitation, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetics, ancestry, or military status. In addition to federal law requirements, One Eighty complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which One Eighty has facilities. One Eighty is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Persons with a disability can request an accommodation to complete the application process by emailing (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). with the subject line "Accommodation Request."

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