Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW-S) – Supervisor at Appleseed Community Mental Health Center Inc – Ashland, Ohio

Appleseed Community Mental Health Center is seeking a Licensed Independent Social Worker with supervision designation (LISW-S) to serve as a Supervisor for our Family Case Management and Counseling teams.

This role provides supportive clinical and administrative supervision while allowing the supervisor to remain connected to direct service through a small, manageable caseload. The ideal candidate is a mission-driven social worker who enjoys mentoring staff, ensuring high-quality services, and contributing to a collaborative, trauma-informed environment.

An active Ohio LISW-S is required for this position.

• Provide individual and team clinical supervision to Family Case Managers and dependent licensed counselors
• Support staff in treatment planning, ethical decision-making, and evidence-based, trauma-informed practices
• Monitor and support clinical documentation, productivity, and compliance standards
• Participate in hiring, onboarding, and performance evaluations (3-month and annual)
• Maintain a small caseload (approximately 10%) to remain engaged in direct service work
• Collaborate with agency leadership and community partners to coordinate care and improve client outcomes
• Utilize outcome data and feedback to support continuous quality improvement

• Active Ohio LISW-S (required)
• Minimum of 5 years of mental health experience; supervisory experience preferred
• Strong clinical judgment with the ability to mentor, guide, and support clinical staff
• Knowledge of community behavioral health systems
• Proficiency with electronic health records and documentation standards
• Valid Ohio driver’s license, reliable transportation, and required insurance

This position is ideal for an LISW-S who:

• Enjoys clinical leadership and staff development
• Wants a supervisory role without a full therapy caseload
• Values collaboration, stability, and mission-driven work
• Is seeking a long-term role with meaningful community impact

Here’s what our employees say:

• “Staff work to make the agency a positive, progressive, and supportive environment.”
• “Flexibility, family environment, and knowing we make a difference.”
• “The people and the team approach to client care.”

• Competitive compensation
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Minimum 2 weeks accrued paid vacation
• 6 self-care days
• 8 accrued sick days
• 8 paid holidays
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
• In-house pharmacy
• Cell phone stipend
• Continuing education & professional development funds
• Annual performance-based pay increases
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Position

Appleseed Community Mental Health Center, Inc. is committed to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all people. Employment decisions are made based on each person’s performance, qualifications, and abilities. The Agency does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Appleseed Community Mental Health Center is a drug-free workplace, including marijuana. All employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and pre-employment drug screening.