Mental Health Therapist

Youth Opportunity Investments, LLC • Troy, OH

21d • $75,000 • 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 assessments, develops treatment plans, provides counseling, and works with families and the treatment team to support stabilization and a successful transition home.

West Central Ohio Academy provides gender-responsive, evidence-based residential and behavioral health care for adolescent girls experiencing mental health and behavioral challenges. Its multidisciplinary team supports emotional regulation, healthy identity development, and relational healing. Treatment may address anxiety, depression, mood disorders, self-injurious behaviors, co-occurring substance use, and the effects of trauma or exploitation. Families participate through structured therapy and communication to rebuild trust and support a successful transition home.

Requirements

• Master’s degree from an accredited institution in counseling, social work, psychology, rehabilitation, or a related human services field.
• Ohio licensure.
• Maintain a valid state driver’s license and meet transportation requirements.
• Meet applicable background check, drug screening, health and communicable-disease 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.

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