Inpatient Therapist (LPC/LSW)

Blueridge Vista Behavioral Hospital; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Vista Wellness

Dental & Vision

PTO & holidays

401(k) with company contribution

Life and disability coverage

Tuition reimbursement & loan Forgiven*

Job summary

BlueRidge Vista Behavioral Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio, is seeking an Inpatient Therapist (LPC/LSW) for the day shift. The role offers a $50–70k annual salary with a $10,000 sign-on bonus and weekend availability.

You will lead assessments, group therapies, and discharge planning within regulatory timelines. We value strong crisis intervention skills and licensure in LPC, LPCC, LSW, LISW, or LMFT, with preference for 1+ year inpatient experience.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree with state licensure (LPC, LPCC, LSW, LISW, LMFT)
• 1+ year inpatient or acute behavioral health experience preferred
• Strong group therapy and crisis intervention skills

Responsibilities

• Complete therapy assessments and treatment plans within regulatory timeframes.
• Facilitate daily groups (CBT/DBT/psychoeducation), family sessions, and discharge planning.
• Coordinate aftercare with community providers; remove barriers to continuity.
• Document progress notes that reflect measurable goals and outcomes.
• Coordinate with rounding providers and daytime interdisciplinary teams to keep care plans moving.
• Support safe discharges and smooth handoffs to evening/night teams.

Education

Master’s degree with state licensure

Job description

Inpatient Therapist (LPC/LSW) — Day
Pay: $50-70K

Schedule: Day Shift with weekend availability

Sign on Bonus: $10 000k

About BlueRidge Vista

Our team at BlueRidge Vista is forward‑thinking and provides behavioral health care. We serve the residents of Southwest Ohio and Kentucky. Our psychiatric programs and therapies help your entire family recover from struggles with mental health disorders and traumatic events. We offer inpatient services for adult patients, partial hospitalization care, and intensive outpatient care.

Join the Journey of Hope

Guide patients from crisis to stability. As an Inpatient Therapist, you provide structured, evidence‑based care that restores hope —bringing steady energy and teamwork to our busiest hours.

How You Will Make a Difference

• Complete therapy assessments and treatment plans within regulatory timeframes.
• Facilitate daily groups (CBT/DBT/psychoeducation), family sessions, and discharge planning.
• Coordinate aftercare with community providers; remove barriers to continuity.
• Document progress notes that reflect measurable goals and outcomes.
• Coordinate with rounding providers and daytime interdisciplinary teams to keep care plans moving.
• Support safe discharges and smooth handoffs to evening/night teams.

What We’re Looking For

• Master’s degree with state licensure (LPC, LPCC, LSW, LISW, LMFT).
• 1+ year inpatient or acute behavioral health experience preferred.
• Strong group therapy and crisis intervention skills.

Why You’ll Love It Here (Full‑Time Benefits)

• Multiple medical plan options, Vista Wellness (physician/pharmacy), Dental, Vision
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• 401(k) with company contribution; Life and disability coverage
• Tuition reimbursement up to $15,000 and student loan forgiveness programs