Intensive Home-Based Treatment Therapist

Best Point Education & Behavioral Health•Cincinnati, OH

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Intensive Home-Based Treatment (IHBT) Therapist works with an IHBT Care Coordinator and an interdisciplinary treatment team to support children, adolescents, and families. The therapist shares a caseload of approximately 8–12 clients and provides intensive, individualized treatment in clients’ homes and community settings. The role focuses on addressing mental health needs, strengthening family relationships, supporting stability, and coordinating care with families and other providers. This community-based position requires flexible scheduling to accommodate family needs, including possible evening and weekend hours. The therapist participates in the IHBT team’s on-call rotation and provides telephone and in-person crisis response as needed. The position involves regular sitting, standing, walking, bending, and lifting up to 50 pounds, as well as safely operating a motor vehicle in changing weather conditions.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
At least one year of clinical experience working with children, adolescents, and families involved in the child welfare or juvenile justice system.
Experience supporting individuals and families in a mental health or related setting.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to engage families from diverse backgrounds.
Flexibility and adaptability when working in clients’ homes and community settings.
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Ability to perform regular sitting, standing, walking, bending, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle in changing weather conditions.

Nice To Haves

Ohio licensure such as LPC, LSW, or LMFT; independent licensure (LISW, LPCC, or IMFT) is strongly preferred.
Home-based or community-based experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive assessments of clients’ strengths, needs, challenges, family dynamics, living situations, and support systems.
Develop and implement individualized treatment plans addressing complex mental health needs.
Provide intensive therapeutic interventions to children, adolescents, and families in their homes and community settings.
Use evidence-based approaches, including family therapy, cognitive-behavioral techniques, and trauma-informed care.
Help families develop coping strategies, strengthen relationships, and improve family stability.
Adapt therapeutic approaches to each family’s needs, circumstances, and goals.
Participate in the IHBT team on-call rotation and provide telephone and in-person crisis intervention as needed.
Support clients and families during acute distress and psychiatric emergencies.
Coordinate appropriate interventions with crisis hotlines, mobile crisis units, emergency response teams, and psychiatric emergency services.
Contribute to safety planning and coordinated care.
Complete required documentation accurately and on time, including progress notes, service tickets, treatment plans, discharge summaries, and reports.
Deliver services consistent with evidence-based practice models, agency expectations, and IHBT fidelity standards.
Participate in agency and IHBT training, professional development, and quality improvement activities.
Ensure documentation and service delivery meet departmental fiscal and compliance expectations.
Work closely with the IHBT Care Coordinator and professionals involved in each client’s care.
Coordinate with case managers, psychiatrists, community providers, and other internal and external resources.
Communicate with families and treatment team members to promote comprehensive, integrated care.
Attend agency and departmental meetings, clinical consultations, and required training sessions.
Support continuity of care and discharge planning.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage for eligible employees.
Health Savings Account with employer contributions for eligible plans covering two or more people.
Flexible Spending Account options.
Preventive care and wellness programs.
Employee Assistance Program.
Pet insurance options.
403(b) retirement plan with up to a 4% employer match.
Employer-paid life insurance for eligible employees.
Short- and long-term disability coverage.
Educational loan forgiveness support and resources, including Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility.
Continuing education units and licensure supervision, where applicable.
Tuition reimbursement opportunities.
Tuition discount for online programs through the University of Cincinnati.
Leadership Academy and professional development programs.
Interest-free personal computer loan program.
Employee referral bonuses.
Paid time off, up to 34 days off in the first year for eligible employees.
10 paid holidays.
Paid parental leave for birth, adoption, or foster placement.
Work-life balance support.