Professional III, Therapist, Permanent Supportive Housing

The Centers • Cleveland, OH

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Make a Difference Where It Matters Most At The Centers, we believe that stable housing is the foundation of recovery. As a PSH Behavioral Health Therapist, you will do more than provide therapy — you will help individuals living with serious mental illness reclaim their lives, their dignity, and their place in the community. This is work with real purpose, real relationships, and real impact. We are looking for a compassionate, skilled clinician who brings both clinical expertise and a genuine commitment to recovery-oriented, person-centered care. If you are driven by mission, thrive in collaborative environments, and want to serve some of the most vulnerable members of our community, we want to hear from you. About the Role The PSH Behavioral Health Therapist provides integrated clinical services to adults living with serious mental illness, with a specialized focus on schizophrenia-spectrum disorders and individuals residing in permanent supportive housing. This role combines direct therapeutic care, case coordination, crisis support, and community-based outreach — all grounded in a trauma-informed, recovery-oriented framework that honors each client's autonomy and strengths. You will work as part of a dynamic multidisciplinary team — collaborating with housing staff, case managers, medical providers, and community partners — to ensure holistic, person-centered care across clinical and housing environments.

Requirements

• An active LSW or LPC license in the State of Ohio is required.
• A Master's degree in Social Work or a related social service discipline is required.
• A minimum of three years of experience in mental health and chemical dependency is required.
• Deep understanding of schizophrenia-spectrum and other psychotic disorders, including evidence-based treatment approaches and recovery models.
• The ability to engage clients with empathy and respect, supporting strengths-based recovery, autonomy, and dignity.
• Skill in building rapport, conducting assessments, and delivering psychotherapy through effective verbal and nonverbal communication.
• Demonstrated competence in identifying and managing psychiatric crises involving suicide risk, acute psychosis, and hospitalization needs.
• Proven ability to work effectively across housing, case management, medical, and external agency partners.
• Awareness, sensitivity, and skill in working respectfully with individuals from diverse cultural, personal, and community backgrounds.

Nice To Haves

• An LISW or LPCC is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group therapy using evidence-based practices tailored to adults with serious mental illnesses, including schizophrenia-spectrum disorders.
• Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments and develop individualized treatment plans in collaboration with clients and the care team, centering client voice and preference throughout.
• Deliver services with a recovery-oriented, trauma-informed, and person-centered approach that supports autonomy, dignity, and community integration.
• Coordinate care across behavioral health, medical, and housing systems, acting as a liaison among providers, case managers, housing staff, and families.
• Address behavioral health needs that impact tenancy, including crisis intervention, symptom management, and medication adherence.
• Collaborate actively with housing staff and property management to support clients in maintaining housing stability and accessing wraparound services.
• Provide crisis intervention and risk assessment, including suicide and violence risk evaluation.
• Coordinate access to higher levels of care when clinically indicated, responding with urgency and compassion in emergency situations.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in compliance with agency, funding, and licensing standards.
• Participate in regular interdisciplinary team meetings to ensure continuity of care and shared decision-making.
• Engage in ongoing training and professional development to maintain licensure and stay current on best practices in behavioral health and supportive housing.

Benefits

• We invest in your professional development, supporting licensure maintenance and continuing education so you can grow alongside the field and your clients.
• The Centers is committed to creating a workplace where every team member feels respected, supported, and empowered to do their best work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level