Mental Health Therapist

Youth Opportunity Investments, LLC • Troy, OH

19d • Onsite

About The Position

The Mental Health Therapist provides individualized mental health and substance use treatment services to youth at West Central Ohio Academy in Troy, Ohio. The role conducts screenings and clinical assessments, develops and implements treatment plans, provides individual, group, and family counseling, and works with families and the multidisciplinary treatment team to support stabilization and a successful transition home.

West Central Ohio Academy provides gender-responsive, evidence-based residential care for adolescent girls experiencing mental health and behavioral challenges. Treatment may address anxiety, depression, mood disorders, self-injurious behaviors, co-occurring substance use, and the effects of trauma or exploitation. The program uses approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and trauma-focused therapies, with family involvement to help rebuild trust and support the youth's transition home.

Requirements

• Master’s degree from an accredited institution in counseling, social work, psychology, rehabilitation, or a related human services field.
• Ohio licensure.
• Must maintain a valid state driver’s license and meet transportation requirements.
• Must meet applicable background check, drug screening, and contractual requirements.
• Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to move throughout the facility and participate in program activities.
• Must meet applicable health and communicable-disease screening requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of experience working with children or adolescents with serious emotional disturbances or substance use concerns.
• Experience in residential treatment, assessment, crisis services, or related youth services.
• Experience providing group and family therapy.
• Familiarity with electronic health records and clinical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct screenings and clinical assessments.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Provide individual, group, and family counseling.
• Support crisis stabilization and coordinate with the clinical team.
• Complete progress notes, treatment-plan reviews, and other required clinical documentation.
• Assess family dynamics and provide interventions that support treatment goals.
• Develop discharge, aftercare, and transition plans.
• Collaborate with clinical, educational, medical, and direct-care staff.
• Participate in treatment-team meetings, training, and quality improvement activities.
• Report incidents, safety concerns, and inappropriate conduct as required.
• Participate in required training and professional development.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with up to 4% employer match and immediate vesting.
• Paid time off and holidays; earn 4 hours of PTO every pay period.
• Free prescription delivery on most medications.
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development.
• Robust Employee Assistance Program.
• Supportive, mission-driven work environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time