Therapist / Counselor

Position Title: Mental Health Therapist
Reports To: Clinical Supervisor
Employment Type: Full-time or Contract
Location: Outpatient / Community-Based / Telehealth

Position Summary

The Mental Health Therapist provides comprehensive, client-centered behavioral health services to individuals, families, and groups. This role focuses on assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and evidence-based interventions to support emotional regulation, coping skills, symptom reduction, and overall well-being. The therapist collaborates with internal team members and external community partners to ensure continuity of care and supports each client's recovery goals.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Clinical Services

• Conduct initial diagnostic assessments, biopsychosocial evaluations, and risk assessments.
• Develop individualized treatment plans using person-centered, culturally responsive care.
• Provide therapy using evidence-based modalities (CBT, DBT skills, trauma-informed care, solution-focused therapy, etc.).
• Facilitate individual, family, and/or group therapy sessions as assigned.
• Monitor progress toward goals and revise treatment plans as clinically indicated.
• Identify risk factors and intervene appropriately during crises, following agency policy.

Documentation & Compliance

• Complete progress notes (BIRP), assessments, treatment plans, and discharge summaries within required timeframes.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and clinically sound documentation in the EHR.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and payer requirements (HIPAA, OhioMHAS, Medicaid).
• Participate in audits, quality assurance reviews, and required trainings.

Collaboration & Care Coordination

• Work collaboratively with CPST staff, TBS providers, case managers, and clinical supervisors.
• Communicate with schools, medical providers, legal systems, and community partners as appropriate.
• Participate in treatment team meetings, case consultations, and supervision.
• Provide referral, linkage, and advocacy support to help clients access needed services.

Client Support & Engagement

• Build therapeutic rapport using a strengths-based, trauma-informed approach.
• Support clients in developing coping strategies, emotional regulation skills, and healthy interpersonal relationships.
• Assist families in understanding diagnosis, treatment goals, and how to support the client.
• Encourage participation in treatment and reinforce progress.

Qualifications

Required

• Master’s or bachelor's degree in social work, Counseling, or a related behavioral health field.
• LSW, LPC, or higher (LISW, LPCC).
• Knowledge of evidence-based therapeutic models and trauma-informed care.
• Strong clinical writing and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to pass background checks and meet credentialing requirements.

Preferred

• Experience working with children, adolescents, or families.
• Experience with community-based services (CPST, TBS, school-based therapy).
• Bilingual abilities (English/Spanish) a plus.

Core Competencies

• Person-centered and culturally humble approach
• Strong communication and clinical judgment
• Crisis assessment and intervention skills
• Time management and organization
• Ethical decision-making and professionalism
• Ability to maintain boundaries and therapeutic rapport

Work Environment

• Services may be provided in-office, in the community, schools, clients’ homes (when appropriate), or via telehealth.
• Flexible schedule may be required, including evenings or weekends as needed.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, or travel between service locations.
• Ability to complete documentation using electronic systems.