Licensed Group Leader - Mt. Healthy

Best Point Education & Behavioral Health•Cincinnati, OH

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Best Point Education & Behavioral Health is seeking a Licensed Group Leader to serve as the clinical lead for daily school-based day treatment services at Mt. Healthy South Elementary. The role plans, facilitates, documents, and bills therapeutic day treatment services while providing a structured, trauma-informed environment that supports children’s development and well-being. The Licensed Group Leader facilitates evidence-based group therapy, implements behavior support and crisis management strategies, collaborates with families and school personnel, and contributes to individualized treatment planning. The position works across office, school, and mental health treatment environments. It involves supporting children who may experience behavioral challenges, including potential exposure to shouting, verbal or physical aggression, and bodily fluids. The role requires regular sitting, standing, walking, and bending; lifting up to 50 pounds; sustained physical exertion as needed; and participation in safety interventions, restraint techniques, and required safety exercises. Essential functions must be performed with or without reasonable accommodation. The position is on a 10-month schedule, with school breaks off, and offers a stated compensation range of $44,000–$47,600. Best Point Education & Behavioral Health is a Greater Cincinnati nonprofit specializing in education, behavioral health, therapeutic services, and autism services for vulnerable children, families, and caregivers. The organization describes its culture as grounded in respect, tolerance, collaboration, and inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

Active professional licensure in Ohio: LSW, LPC, MFT, LISW, LPCC, or IMFT.
Minimum of a bachelor’s degree.
Experience working in office, school, and mental health treatment settings.
Demonstrated ability to implement behavior modification strategies as trained.
Proficiency in Microsoft Windows and standard Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with clients, families, school personnel, and treatment team members.
Commitment to trauma-informed, strength-based, and client-centered care.
Ability to meet the physical requirements of the position, including participation in safety interventions and restraint techniques.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, and bend regularly; lift up to 50 pounds; and perform sustained physical exertion as required.
Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan, facilitate, document, and bill daily day treatment services as the clinical lead.
Foster a structured therapeutic group environment that promotes safety, engagement, and growth.
Communicate effectively with clients, families, and school personnel.
Develop and implement Behavior Support Plans and crisis management strategies.
Maintain accurate, timely, and clinically appropriate documentation.
Use CPI and de-escalation techniques during crisis situations.
Prepare for and actively participate in supervision and case consultations.
Collaborate with internal and external partners to meet client and program goals.
Participate in weekly treatment team meetings and maintain regular communication with schools and guardians.
Use trauma-informed and strength-based communication strategies and contribute to coordinated services addressing individual client needs.
Contribute to quarterly quality targets and program goals.
Use data to inform treatment planning, clinical decision-making, and documentation.
Conduct diagnostic assessments to determine appropriate levels of care.
Develop and implement treatment objectives based on client needs.
Maintain compliance with applicable licensure and professional standards and support consistent, high-quality therapeutic services.
Complete required documentation accurately and on time.
Update schedules in Credible before the start of each work week and use Credible reports to track outcomes and performance.
Apply appropriate billing codes and location types.
Maintain confidentiality and comply with applicable privacy regulations across settings.
Complete required administrative tasks in ADP.
Ensure the group room is prepared and stocked with necessary materials.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting as low as $27 per paycheck for eligible employees.
HSA with employer contributions up to $1,200 annually for eligible plans covering two or more people.
Flexible Spending Account options.
Free preventive care and wellness programs.
Employee Assistance Program offering confidential emotional, financial, legal, and personal support.
Pet insurance options.
Competitive 403(b) retirement plan with up to 4% employer match.
Employer-paid life insurance valued at 2.5 times annual salary, up to $300,000, for eligible employees.
Short- and long-term disability coverage.
Educational loan forgiveness support and resources, including Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility.
Free continuing education units and licensure supervision, where applicable.
Tuition reimbursement opportunities.
10% tuition discount for online programs through the University of Cincinnati.
Leadership Academy and professional development programs at no cost.
Interest-free personal computer loan program.
Employee referral bonus opportunities.
Generous paid time off, up to 34 days in the first year for eligible employees.
10 paid holidays.
Paid parental leave for birth, adoption, or foster placement.
Work-life balance support.
School breaks off on a 10-month schedule.