Therapeutic Support Technician

Kids Thrive; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

401(k)

Life insurance

Job summary

Kids Thrive seeks a dedicated direct-care professional to support the therapeutic milieu and deliver individualized TBS services under supervision. You will help implement treatment plans, monitor safety, and foster respectful, dignified interactions with clients and families.

The role involves collaborating with clinicians, teachers, and nurses, using EMR for documentation, and participating in team trainings to maintain high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's or Master's from an accredited college.
• Experience in a mental health or education setting with children.
• Completion of additional mental health training within 30 days of employment.
• Must be at least 18 years old; may require flexible hours and overtime.

Responsibilities

• Support daily therapeutic programming for children and adolescents.
• Assist with implementing treatment plans and skill-building activities.
• Monitor client safety and engagement during activities.
• Model positive behavior, emotional regulation, and pro-social skills.
• Collaborate with clinicians, teachers, nurses, and leadership to ensure coordinated care.
• Document services and progress using EMR and other required systems.
• Participate in team meetings, trainings, and debriefings.
• Perform other duties to support program safety and effectiveness.

Skills

Communication with families

Team collaboration

Crisis management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in relevant field

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Position Summary: Responsible for supporting the therapeutic milieu and/or providing individual TBS services under the direction of a Team Lead and Clinical Supervisor, by ensuring that the schedule/program is consistently delivered, clients are supervised, safety is maintained, and clients and families are treated with respect and dignity.

Job Duties

• Supports the daily therapeutic programming for children and adolescents in the Kids Thrive pediatric mental health program.
• Assists clinical staff with implementing treatment plans, behavioral interventions, and skill‑building activities.
• Monitors clients during group, individual, and recreational activities to ensure safety, engagement, and therapeutic structure.
• Models positive behavior, emotional regulation, and pro‑social skills to promote client growth and development.
• Helps facilitate individual or group interventions, including social skills, coping skills, and psycho-educational activities
• Observes, documents, and reports client behavior, participation, and progress throughout the day.
• Manages crisis situations calmly and effectively, following program safety protocols and de‑escalation strategies.
• Maintains a clean, safe, and therapeutic environment, including completing room checks and monitoring program areas.
• Collaborates with clinicians, teachers, nurses, and program leadership to ensure coordinated care.
• Builds positive rapport with clients and families while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Participates in team meetings, trainings, and debriefings to support high‑quality care.
• Learns and competently uses EMR and other required systems to document services, track participation, and communicate with the team.
• Helps prepare materials and supports staff with program activities and treatment groups.
• Performs additional tasks that support program safety, organization, and therapeutic effectiveness.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the mission and goals of Kids Thrive

Why You’ll Love It Here:

• Comprehensive Health: Multitude of medical plan options (Health Share & Vista Wellness), Dental, and Vision.
• Investment in You: Up to $15,000 in tuition reimbursement and student loan forgiveness programs.
• Work-Life Balance: Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays.
• Future Planning: 401(k) with company contribution and Life Insurance.
• Peace of Mind: Accident insurance, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity coverage.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelors or Masters from an accredited college. Combination of education and relevant work experience may be required.
• Experience: Previous experience in a mental health or education setting with young children, with direct experience working with children with mental health or significant behaviors difficulties.
• License: N/A
• Additional Requirements: Completion of additional mental health training within 30 days of employment. Must be at least 18 years of age. May be required to work flexible hours and overtime.