School Based Therapist

Central Clinic Behavioral Health; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with annual increases

Full health, dental and vision insurance

Clinical supervision and licensure support

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Central Clinic Behavioral Health in Cincinnati, Ohio, is seeking a School Based Therapist who will provide trauma-informed counseling services in school settings. Responsibilities include consulting with teachers, using evidence-based techniques for improving student behavior, and providing crisis intervention as needed.

The ideal candidate will hold a master's degree in counseling or social work, possess Ohio licensure, and have at least three years of mental health counseling experience. The role offers a comprehensive benefits package and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in counseling, social work or other mental health related field.
• Ohio licensure in either counseling or social work.
• At minimum 3 years' experience in providing mental health counseling.
• Experience in an urban school setting preferred.
• Spanish bilingual therapist is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide culturally sensitive and trauma informed counseling services.
• Consult with teachers and provide management strategies for student behaviors.
• Use evidence-based techniques to improve behaviors in children and families.
• Participate in determining student intervention plans when requested.
• Communicate regularly with school administration on student progress.
• Provide crisis intervention to students and monitor behavioral progress.

Skills

Counseling

Cultural sensitivity

Crisis intervention

Communication

Behavioral therapy

Education

Master's degree in counseling or social work

Ohio licensure in counseling or social work

Job description

Overview

Join our Mission-Driven, 5-time Top Workplace Award Winning Organization

Program / Department: Child

Position

School Based Therapist

Employment Type

Full-time; 11 Months

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio

About Us

At Central Clinic Behavioral Health, our mission is to inspire meaningful change by creating options and choices through compassionate approaches to behavioral health services that foster recovery and resiliency for children, adults, families, and communities. Our goal is to connect the right people to the right behavioral health service at the right time. One person’s healing has a cascading effect that not only helps one, but also the wellness of the family and ultimately the community. We serve all communities with dignity and dedication and believe everyone deserves access to high-quality, compassionate care.

Our employees are the heart of that mission.

Why Work with Us?

Our Award-Winning Culture:

As a 5-time Top Workplace Award winner, our employees are at the core of everything we do, and we are committed to fostering a culture rooted in teamwork, open-mindedness, and accountability where everyone feels supported and empowered to grow—both professionally and personally. We prioritize employee wellness, ongoing training, and a collaborative environment where everyone’s voice matters. You will find a community of professionals who support each other—and our clients—with compassion and respect.

Competitive Benefits Package

• Competitive salary with annual increases based on merit / performance
• Salary increases with new licensures
• Full health, dental and vision insurance with employer contribution
• Clinical supervision and licensure support provided
• Service delivery bonuses, for applicable roles.
• Short – term disability – offered at no cost to all employees
• 401(k) available after one year of employment
• Employee wellness programs
• Ongoing training and CEU opportunities
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer.
• Flexible scheduling for many roles

Position Summary

• Provide culturally sensitive and trauma informed counseling services to individuals, groups, and families in schools and in an office setting.
• Provide case consultation to teachers regarding appropriate classroom management strategies for specific student behaviors.
• Use evidence-based counseling techniques and strategies to help children and parents improve their behaviors. Help parents understand their children\'s behaviors and recommend treatment/referral.
• As appropriate and requested, participate as part of the school intervention assistance team in determining student intervention plans.
• Communicate regularly with school administration about progress with students.
• Provide prevention programs to targeted groups of students when requested.
• Provide social skills and character-building psychoeducation to students in the classroom.
• Provide crisis intervention to students, linking them with further services, if needed.
• Monitor behavioral progress of students, including implementation of intervention plans.
• Guard the students\' and family\'s right to privacy and confidentiality.
• Complete appropriate case paperwork and records.
• Complete program outcomes and evaluation measurements.
• Participate in inter-agency School Crisis Team, responding to crisis at other schools as assigned.
• Participate in Clinic and Ready to Learn team meetings.
• Assume other duties as needed and appropriate to position, and requested by supervisor, i.e. work as the primary contact person at the school, attend student services team team meetings, school staff meetings, as well as partner team meetings and communicate effectively with Ready to Learn (RtL)-Roberts team about dynamics and procedures.

What We Value In Our Next School Based Therapist

• Master\'s degree in counseling, social work or other mental health related field.
• Ohio licensure in either counseling or social work.
• At minimum 3 years\' experience in providing mental health counseling.
• Experience working in an urban school setting preferred.
• Spanish bilingual therapist is preferred.