Therapist

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

• Suicidal ideation
• Homicidal ideation
• Elopement risk

Therapist - Licensed (LSW, LPC, LMFT)

Residential Behavioral Health Services | Adolescents

Pay: $65,000 -$85,000

Location: Columbus, Ohio

Schedule: 9a-5p M-F

Make a Meaningful Impact Every Day

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Therapist to join our residential behavioral health team serving adolescents with complex emotional, behavioral, psychiatric, and trauma-related needs.

In this role, you will provide assessment, diagnosis, treatment, crisis intervention, and clinical leadership while working alongside a multidisciplinary team dedicated to helping youth heal, grow, and achieve lasting success. This is an opportunity to utilize advanced clinical skills, evidence-based practices, and independent professional judgment in a highly collaborative and mission-driven environment.

If you are passionate about working with adolescents, supporting families, and helping young people overcome significant behavioral health challenges, we encourage you to apply.

What You’ll Do

Clinical Assessment & Diagnosis

• Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial, diagnostic, trauma, behavioral health, family systems, and risk assessments.
• Evaluate adolescents presenting with complex psychiatric, behavioral, developmental, substance use, and trauma‑related concerns.
• Develop diagnostic impressions consistent with DSM‑5 standards.
• Identify clinical needs and recommend evidence‑based interventions and treatment approaches.

Individual, Family & Group Therapy

• Provide individual, family, and group psychotherapy using evidence‑based treatment modalities, including:
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Trauma‑Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF‑CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)-informed interventions
  • Motivational Interviewing (MI)
  • Solution‑Focused Therapy
  • Family Systems approaches
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized treatment plans addressing:
  • Psychiatric symptoms
  • Behavioral concerns
  • Trauma experiences
  • Family functioning
  • Treatment goals and progress

Crisis Intervention & Risk Management

• Serve as a clinical leader during behavioral health crises and high‑risk situations involving:
  • Suicidal ideation
  • Self‑injurious behaviors
  • Homicidal ideation
  • Aggression
  • Elopement risk
  • Psychosis
  • Significant emotional dysregulation
• Develop and oversee safety plans, crisis response strategies, and stabilization interventions.
• Provide consultation and clinical guidance to residential and direct‑care staff regarding crisis management and behavioral interventions.

Documentation & Regulatory Compliance

• Complete timely and accurate clinical documentation in accordance with:
  • Organizational policies
  • Payer requirements
  • State regulations
  • Accreditation standards
  • Professional ethical guidelines
• Maintain assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, risk assessments, discharge summaries, and clinical correspondence.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA, Medicaid requirements, licensing regulations, and professional ethics standards.

Collaboration & Care Coordination

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary treatment team members to ensure coordinated care.
• Support continuity of care and discharge planning to promote successful community reintegration.
• Partner with:
  • Families and guardians
  • Child welfare agencies
  • Juvenile justice representatives
  • Schools
  • Healthcare providers
  • Community partners and referral sources

Family Engagement

• Facilitate family therapy and caregiver involvement throughout treatment.
• Provide psychoeducation related to diagnoses, treatment interventions, behavioral strategies, and developmental needs.
• Support family engagement to improve treatment participation and outcomes.

Professional Leadership

• Mentor pre‑licensed clinicians and interns as appropriate.
• Maintain active licensure and professional competency through continuing education and professional development.
• Participate in supervision, peer consultation, trainings, and organizational initiatives.
• Adhere to all professional codes of ethics, regulatory standards, and scope‑of‑practice requirements.

Qualifications

Required

• Master’s degree or higher in:
  • Social Work
  • Counseling
  • Marriage and Family Therapy
  • Psychology
  • Related Behavioral Health field
• Must have active clinical licensure, including:
  • LPC‑A
  • LSW
  • MFT‑T
  • State equivalent credentials
• Or independent licensure, including:
  • LPC
  • LMHC
  • LCSW/LISW
  • LMFT
  • State equivalent credentials

Preferred

• Independent clinical licensure.
• Certification or advanced training in:
  • TF‑CBT
  • EMDR
  • DBT
  • Other evidence‑based treatment modalities
• Experience working in:
  • Residential treatment
  • Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facilities (PRTF)
  • Inpatient behavioral health
  • Intensive community‑based services
  • Child welfare settings

Core Competencies

• Advanced Clinical Assessment & Diagnostic Expertise
• Clinical Judgment & Decision‑Making
• Adolescent Behavioral Health Treatment
• Trauma‑Informed & Resilience‑Oriented Care
• Crisis Intervention & Risk Management
• Family Systems Engagement
• Clinical Leadership & Consultation
• Multidisciplinary Collaboration
• Cultural Responsiveness
• Professional Ethics & Confidentiality

Work Environment

• Residential behavioral health treatment setting serving adolescents with significant emotional, behavioral, psychiatric, and trauma‑related needs.
• Regular exposure to crisis situations requiring calm, immediate, and clinically appropriate intervention.
• Frequent collaboration with treatment teams, families, community providers, and external systems of care.
• May require flexible scheduling, including evening, weekend, or on‑call responsibilities based on operational needs.

Additional Expectations

• Maintain all required licensure and continuing education requirements.
• Uphold trauma‑informed, ethical, and client‑centered practices.
• Participate in supervision, training, and ongoing professional development activities.

Why Join Us?

• Make a direct impact on the lives of adolescents and families.
• Work alongside experienced behavioral health professionals in a collaborative environment.
• Utilize evidence‑based and trauma‑responsive treatment approaches.
• Grow professionally through ongoing supervision, training, and development opportunities.
• Help create positive, lasting change for youth facing significant behavioral health challenges.

Equal Opportunity Employer

DTAC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

This position meets FLSA Learned Professional Exemption criteria and is classified as exempt.