Mental Health Therapist/Counselor - (2nd Shift)
About The Position
Join our mission to help individuals with mental health disorders lead healthy and productive lives. Greater Cincinnati Behavioral Health Services (GCBHS) has an immediate opening for a full time Behavioral Health Therapist/Counselor or Licensed Social Worker to support individuals in our brand-new Crisis Receiving Center (RC) — a first-of-its-kind initiative providing rapid response, short-term stabilization, and coordinated follow-up for individuals experiencing a behavioral health crisis. Be part of this exciting new program from the very beginning! Welcome Back Bonus – Up to $3,000 Returning to behavioral health after 30+ days away? You may qualify for Ohio’s $3,000 Welcome Back bonus for direct care roles. Ask our recruiters about other state-funded bonuses available to support your return and growth in the field! About the Crisis Receiving Center The Hamilton County RC is a unique and innovative model designed to provide an alternative to emergency rooms or incarceration for individuals experiencing a behavioral health crisis. This exciting project is a partnership with local law enforcement, aimed at providing rapid intervention and quality care for individuals facing behavioral health crises.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in social work or counseling
- Has one of the following Ohio License: CT/SWT, LSW, LISW, LPC, or LPCC
Nice To Haves
- Experience in brief intervention and working with co-occurring populations preferred
Responsibilities
- Conduct mental health and diagnostic assessments for walk-in and law enforcement-referred clients
- Provide crisis de-escalation and brief interventions using MI, CBT, DBT, and other evidence-based methods
- Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure safe discharge planning and coordinated follow-up
- Diagnose using DSM-5 and contribute to treatment recommendations
- Deliver therapy in a trauma-informed, client-centered environment
Benefits
- Shift differentials
- Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
- Flexible schedules
- Mileage reimbursement
- Public Student Loan Forgiveness
- Full health benefits, dental & vision
- 403(b) Retirement with agency matching
- Tuition Assistance: Up to $2,500 per semester
- Internship/Practicum opportunities
- Free CEUs
- License Supervision
- Annual discretionary performance bonuses
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
