Licensed Clinical Therapist

Lighthouse Behavioral Health Solutions, LLC; Newark (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & sick time

Paid holidays

Medical/dental/vision

401(k)

Life insurance

Continuing education with supervision

Parental leave

Loan forgiveness programs

Job summary

Lighthouse Behavioral Health Solutions in Newark, OH seeks a Licensed Clinical Therapist to support individuals recovering from addiction and mental health challenges. You will provide individual and group therapy, case management, and crisis intervention under supervision, while maintaining compliant records.

The role requires active licensure across LCDC II/III, LSW, LPC, LICDC, LISW, or LPCC, with a schedule Monday–Friday and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Actively licensed at LCDC II/III, LSW, LPC, LICDC, LISW, LPCC or equivalent.
• Experience delivering clinical services to individuals recovering from addiction or mental health challenges.
• Ability to prepare treatment plans, notes, forms, and discharge documents per standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group therapy and case management.
• Conduct crisis intervention and safety planning within scope of practice.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and compliance with privacy laws.

Skills

Individual therapy

Group therapy

Case management

Crisis intervention

PHI compliance

Education

Active professional license (see list)

Job description

Lighthouse Behavioral Health Solutions (LBHS) offers a full continuum of care, including outpatient, intensive outpatient, partial hospitalization, residential treatment, psychiatric services, and medication‑assisted treatment. We take pride in creating a welcoming, compassionate environment where individuals feel supported. Our team believes in every client’s ability to achieve recovery and rebuild meaningful, engaged lives in their communities.

Offering Hiring Bonus: $5,000
Position: LicensedClinical Therapist

Job Summary: Assisting individuals recovering from addiction or mental health challenges by providing specialized clinical services. This position reports to a Clinical Supervisor.

• Provides clinical services such as individual and group therapy, case management, and crisis interventionservicestoLighthouseclientswithinthescopeofpracticeandasprivilegedbythesupervisor.
• Completesthecrisisandsafetyplan,treatmentplan,servicenotes,transitionanddischargeplan,forms, and miscellaneous job-related reports about a person served in thetime framerequired by the center, accreditation and certification bodies, respective professional licensing boards, and funding sources.
• MaintainsanaccurateandcompleteclinicalrecordforeachclientservedunderQualityImprovement and billing standards.
• Respondstorequestsforclinicalinformationonclientsservedasallowedbylawandapplicablerules and regulations. Verbal and written communications of Protected Health Information (PHI) mustcomply with42 CFR Part 2, mental health laws, and HIPAA. The Counselor sharesonly information within the scope of practice and professional licensing standards.
• Keepsabreastofcommunityresources,educatesclientsaboutthoseresources,andmakesappropriate referralsas needed to meet client needs. Activates Case Management or CPST Services as medically necessary to help remove barriers to recovery (e.g., problems with finance/poverty, living arrangements/housing, occupation, skill-building/education, and support system).
• Collaboratesandcoordinateswithotherserviceprovidersinvolvedinclientcareinthecommunityto promote integrated and holistic care.
• Respondstocommunityprofessionalsin a timely manner, aftercontactingLighthousestaff.
• Promotesprogressivepro-socialinterventions(e.g.,clientconnectednessinthecommunity,involvement inasafeandsupportiveenvironment,participationinactivitieswheretheclientfindssocialacceptance), and positive reinforcement strategies.
• Person-centered,strength-based,andculturallysensitiveapproachwhenpromotingclientengagementin the community.

Requirements:

• Activelicense(LCDC II/LCDC III/ LSW/LPC/LICDC/LISW/LPCC)

Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm

Compensation Ranges:

$50,000 – $57,500 LCDCII & LCDCIII
$60,000 – $67,500 Bachelors LSW
$65,000 – $72,500 LPC, Masters LSW, LICDC, & LICDC-CS
$70,000 – $80,000 LISW & LPCC
$75,000 – $83,500 LPCC-S & LISW-S

**Compensation is dependent on licensure and years of experience

Location: Newark, OH

Our benefits package includes paid time off (PTO and sick time), paid holidays, medical/dental/vision, 401(k), life insurance, paid continuing education with supervision, parental leave, and eligibility for loan forgiveness programs.

LBHS is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability status, genetics, gender identity and/or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

LBHS adheres to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act as amended, Ohio Civil Rights Act, and all applicable rules and regulations. LBHS is an equal opportunity employer.