Triage Clinician

Central Clinic Behavioral Health; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

4 weeks PTO + 11 holidays

401(k) after 1 year

PSLF eligible

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Central Clinic Behavioral Health in Cincinnati seeks a Triage Clinician to oversee transitional housing for individuals with severe mental illness, review clinical information, determine level of care, and authorize treatment while coordinating ongoing client care and discharge planning.

Requires a bachelor’s or master’s in counseling or social work and current Ohio licensure (LSW/LISW/LISW-S, LPC, LPCC, LPCC-S); a trauma-informed, person-centered approach is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in counseling, social work, or related field.
• Current Ohio licensure (LSW, LISW, LISW-S, LPC, LPCC, LPCC-S desirable).
• Clinical assessment skills and understanding DSM-5 criteria.
• Trauma-informed, person-centered approach preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee transitional housing opportunities for individuals diagnosed with a severe and persistent mental illness.
• Review clinical information, determine level of care, authorize treatment.
• Coordinate ongoing client care and discharge planning to transitions to less restrictive settings.
• Weekly case staffing with providers and clients.
• Daily collaboration in a fast-paced team-centered environment.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Trauma-informed care

Team collaboration

DSM-5 knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Counseling/Social Work

Ohio licensure

Job description

Program / Department:Central Connection

Employment Type:Full-time

Shift: First

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 a5-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
• Generous paid time off – Year 1 of employment – 4 weeks of PTO AND 11 paid holidays
• 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

• Oversee transitional housing opportunities for individuals diagnosed with a severe and persistent mental illness.
• Review clinical information, determine level of care, authorize treatment.
• Work on a team to actively coordinate ongoing client care and discharge planning to transition to less restrictive settings.
• Weekly case staffing with providers and clients.
• Daily collaboration in a fast-paced team-centered environment.

What We Value in our next Triage Clinician

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in counseling, social work, or other mental health related field; and current Ohio licensure. LSW, LISW, LISW-S, LPC, LPCC, and LPCC-S are all desirable.
• Clinical assessment skills, understanding diagnostic criteria and symptom presentations outline in the DSM-5.
• Working knowledge of the Hamilton County behavioral health system of care preferred.
• A strong alignment with trauma-informed, person-centered care.
• Compassionate, adaptable professionals who thrive in a mission-driven setting.

Ready to Make a Difference?

AtCentral Clinic Behavioral Health,you will not just find a job, you will find a calling, a

community, and a place to grow. If you are passionate about behavioral health care and

want to be a part of an organization where your efforts truly make a difference, we

Notice of Accommodation

Central Clinic Behavioral Health is committed to complying with the Americans

with Disabilities Act (ADA) and ensuring equal employment opportunities for all

qualified individuals, including individuals with disabilities. If you require a

reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, participate

in the interview process, or otherwise engage in the recruitment process,

All requests for accommodation will be handled in a confidential manner

and will be considered in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.