Lead Primary Therapist – Residential Treatment

Advantage Behavioral Health; Lancaster (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Advantage Behavioral Health in Lancaster, Ohio, seeks a Primary Therapist to lead a resident caseload, develop and review individualized treatment plans, and provide high-intensity therapy within a multidisciplinary residential setting.

The role emphasizes SMART goal development, comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments, and ensuring medical necessity for services. Strong emphasis on documentation, discharge planning, and inter-provider coordination for community reintegration.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in human services field.
• Minimum of 2 years post-graduate clinical experience.
• Licensure preferred (LCSW/LPC/LMFT) in the state; associates considered.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical assessments and develop SMART treatment plans.
• Provide individual, group, and family therapy using evidence-based methods (CBT/DBT/TIC).
• Maintain timely clinical documentation in the EHR per regulations.
• Prepare discharge summaries and transition plans with the Case Manager.
• Participate in weekly Treatment Team meetings and provide supervision to BHTs.
• Coordinate with external providers for continuity of care.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Treatment planning

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in human services field

Tools

EHR documentation

Job description

Advantage Behavioral Health in Lancaster, Ohio, seeks a Primary Therapist to lead a resident caseload, develop and review individualized treatment plans, and provide high-intensity therapy within a multidisciplinary residential setting.

The role emphasizes SMART goal development, comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments, and ensuring medical necessity for services. Strong emphasis on documentation, discharge planning, and inter-provider coordination for community reintegration.