Therapist

Huckleberry House Inc; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Huckleberry House Inc. in Columbus is seeking a licensed therapist to deliver high quality individual, group, and family therapy to young adults in the agency's transitional living program. You will support clinical decision-making, provide on-site assessments, counseling sessions, and group sessions.

The role requires strong communication, independent work, and the ability to document diagnoses, treatment plans, and progress notes while collaborating with staff and attending weekly supervision.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work, counseling, or related clinical field.
• Licensed or license-eligible (LSW, LISW, LPC, or LPCC) as required.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience working with youth; 1 year with families preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Computer proficiency and strong data entry skills.
• Ability to show empathy and build rapport with youth.
• Self-directed with the ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and family counseling to youth and families; provide group therapy to youth in transitional living program.
• Conduct clinical assessments of youth for entry into the counseling and/or housing programs.
• Provide clinical support to housing programs and consultation on cases to agency staff as needed.
• Fully document assessments, diagnoses, treatment plans, and case notes according to agency and professional standards.
• Provide training and education for Huckleberry House staff on mental health diagnoses, interventions, and clinical indications for provision of services.
• Maintain required caseload and meet established productivity standards.
• Attend weekly individual and group supervision, team meetings as assigned by the clinical supervisor and required agency meetings.
• Ensure timely, accurate completion of all documentation.
• Serve on an agency committee.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Empathy

Interpersonal communication

Independent work

Documentation skills

Clinical leadership

Education

Master’s degree in social work, counseling, or related clinical field

LSW, LISW, LPC, or LPCC license required

Job description

Therapist

Employment Status: Full Time
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Department: Transitional Living Program
Reports To: Clinical Director
Supervises: None
Approved By: Chief Executive Officer, Jennifer Sharma
Date: August 2026

Summary

The therapist provides high quality individual, group, and family therapy for young adults participating in the agency transitional living program. Supports clinical decision-making and staff training in a variety of agency settings. Provides on-site assessments, counseling sessions, group sessions, and/or clinical support and consultation as an essential job function.

Essential Responsibilities

• Provides individual and family counseling to young people and their families; provides group therapy to young people in transitional living program.
• Conducts clinical assessments of youth for entry into the counseling and/or housing programs.
• Provides clinical support to housing programs and consultation on cases to agency staff as needed.
• Fully documents assessments, diagnoses, treatment plans, and case notes according to agency and professional standards.
• Provides training and education for Huckleberry House staff as needed on mental health diagnoses, interventions, and clinical indications for provision of services.
• Maintains required caseload and meets established productivity standards.
• Attends weekly individual and group supervision, team meetings as assigned by the clinical supervisor and required agency meetings.
• Ensure timely, accurate completion of all documentation.
• Serves on an agency committee.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Competencies

• Ability to apply clinical judgment and problem-solving skills
• Empathy and strong interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with staff
• Strong organizational and documentation skills
• Comfort providing clinical leadership within treatment teams

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work, counseling, or related clinical field
• LSW, LISW, LPC, or LPCC required
• Minimum 2 years’ experience working with youth; 1 year with families preferred
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Computer proficiency and strong data entry skills
• Ability to show empathy and build rapport with youth
• Self-directed with the ability to work independently

PHYSICAL & WORK ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions.