Community Based Therapist (Cleveland & Akron Area)

Spectrum Mental Health - The Elysian; Kentucky; Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Community-based autonomy

Supportive team culture

Regular clinical supervision

Opportunities for professional growth

Job summary

A community-focused mental health organization is seeking a Community-Based Mental Health Therapist to deliver high-quality care in diverse settings. This role involves conducting assessments, facilitating therapy, and collaborating on treatment plans. Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's degree in a related field and have Ohio licensure. The organization offers flexible scheduling, supportive team culture, and opportunities for professional growth. Positions can be part-time or full-time, promoting community connection and client comfort.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or a related mental health field.
• Ohio licensure required: LSW, LPC, MFT (independent licensure preferred—LISW, LPCC, IMFT).
• Passion for serving underserved populations and addressing mental health disparities.
• Strong engagement skills, cultural humility, and the ability to meet clients where they are.
• Commitment to ethical, person-centered, trauma-informed care.

Responsibilities

• Conduct intake procedures and provide diagnostic assessments.
• Facilitate individual, family, and group therapy.
• Deliver crisis intervention and risk assessments.
• Develop collaborative treatment goals with clients.
• Complete treatment plans and documentation.
• Coordinate care with schools, community partners, and other service providers.
• Maintain treatment plans and progress notes; ensure timely documentation.
• Participate in clinical supervision and ongoing professional development.

Skills

Engagement skills

Cultural humility

Crisis intervention

Treatment planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or related field

Ohio licensure (LSW, LPC, MFT) preferred independent licensure

Job description

Community-Based Mental Health Therapist

About the Position

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Community-Based Mental Health Therapist to join our mission-driven team. In this role, you will bring high-quality mental health care directly to the individuals and families who need it most—whether in their homes, schools, or other community settings.

You will help clients build coping skills, strengthen support systems, and navigate life’s challenges with confidence and resilience. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day by promoting mental health equity and delivering culturally affirming, trauma-informed care.

If you are passionate about empowerment, accessibility, and serving diverse communities, we would love to have you on our team.

Clinical Services

• Conduct intake procedures, including all required forms and releases.
• Provide diagnostic assessments to determine eligibility and treatment needs.
• Facilitate individual, family, and group therapy using culturally responsive, evidence-based approaches.
• Deliver crisis intervention, safety planning, and risk assessments when needed.

Treatment Planning & Collaboration

• Develop collaborative treatment goals with clients and families.
• Identify client strengths, needs, and barriers to inform the Individual Service Plan (ISP).
• Modify treatment plans as needed and communicate progress during treatment team meetings.
• Coordinate care with community partners, schools, and other service providers.

Documentation & Compliance

• Complete treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries in a timely manner.
• Maintain productivity expectations and meet all state, federal, and funding requirements.
• Participate in clinical supervision and ongoing professional development.

Community Engagement

• Connect clients to community resources and ensure follow‑up on referrals.
• Support clients navigating trauma, addiction, grief/loss, family conflict, chronic stress, and other challenges.
• Provide services where clients feel most comfortable—home, community, school, or telehealth.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or a related mental health field.

• Ohio licensure required: LSW, LPC, MFT (independent licensure preferred—LISW, LPCC, IMFT).
• Passion for serving underserved populations and addressing mental health disparities.
• Strong engagement skills, cultural humility, and the ability to meet clients where they are.
• Commitment to ethical, person-centered, trauma-informed care.

Why Join TBMHC?

• Flexible scheduling and community-based autonomy
• In person and virtual sessions available
• Supportive, mission-driven team culture
• Regular clinical supervision and training
• Meaningful work that strengthens communities
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement

Part time to full time positions available-