Licensed Adolescent Therapist – Residential Care

Diversified Treatment Alternative Centers (DTAC); Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Diversified Treatment Alternative Centers (DTAC) in Columbus, OH, seeks a Licensed Therapist (LSW/LPC/LMFT) for our residential adolescent program. You will perform assessments, diagnoses, treatment planning, and crisis intervention within a multidisciplinary team.

The role emphasizes evidence-based therapies (CBT, TF-CBT, DBT-informed, MI) and family involvement, with supervision, compliance, and leadership responsibilities. Schedule 9‑5, M-F; salary $65,000–$85,000.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in relevant behavioral health field.
• Active licensure (LPC-A, LSW, MFT-T or state equivalents) required or independent licensure (LPC/LMHC/LCSW/LISW/LMFT) preferred.
• Experience in residential adolescent behavioral health is beneficial.
• Ability to provide evidence-based assessments, treatment, and crisis management.

Responsibilities

• Conduct biopsychosocial assessments and DSM-5-based diagnoses.
• Develop and monitor individualized treatment plans addressing psychiatric symptoms and trauma.
• Provide individual, family, and group therapy using evidence-based modalities.
• Lead crisis intervention and safety planning; guide staff during high‑risk situations.
• Ensure accurate documentation and regulatory compliance; participate in supervision.

Skills

Clinical Assessment

Diagnosis

Crisis Intervention

Individual Therapy

Family Therapy

Group Therapy

Documentation

Regulatory Compliance

Collaboration

Clinical Leadership

Education

Master’s degree or higher in Social Work, Counseling, MFT, Psychology, or related Behavioral Health field

Tools

State licensure (LPC-A, LSW, MFT-T, or equivalent)

Job description

Diversified Treatment Alternative Centers (DTAC) in Columbus, OH, seeks a Licensed Therapist (LSW/LPC/LMFT) for our residential adolescent program. You will perform assessments, diagnoses, treatment planning, and crisis intervention within a multidisciplinary team.

The role emphasizes evidence-based therapies (CBT, TF-CBT, DBT-informed, MI) and family involvement, with supervision, compliance, and leadership responsibilities. Schedule 9‑5, M-F; salary $65,000–$85,000.