School Based Therapist
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Job Description
Join our mission to help individuals with mental illness and addictions to lead healthy and productive lives. GCBHS has openings for a licensed Social Worker (Ohio LSW or LISW) or Counselor (Ohio LPCC) to help children and families as a School Based Therapist. The ideal candidate will have an Ohio LSW, LISW or LPCC and experience working with children and families in behavioral health treatment.
This is a great position for a LSW who wants to get experience and attain their independent license! We offer free license supervision hours and continuing education credits for a Counselors and Social Workers.
Why Work at GCBHS?
- GCBHS is a pioneer in the field of behavioral health treatment for adults, children, and families
- Top Workplace every year since 2010
- Paid Time Off and Sick Time
- School Based Therapist work August-May with summers off
- Public Student Loan Forgiveness
- Comprehensive health insurance
- 403(b) Retirement with Match
- Quarterly Bonus
- Professional development opportunities and no cost to you CEU's
- License supervision to help you get your LISW at no cost to you - and 5% pay bump for obtaining independent license
Join our multidisciplinary treatment organization as a member of School Based Services team. Through counseling, case management, and group services, our licensed therapists help students and families realize their potential and overcome challenges. Schools see better academic performance, and the community at large benefits from having healthier children and families.
The School Based Therapist role provides mental health therapy services to children and families in a school based setting. Connect with principals, teachers, students and parents to develop rapport and trust to grow caseload
The Requirements for This Job Include
- MSW or MA-Counseling.
- Ohio LSW, LPC, LISW, or LPCC.
- Prior experience working with children and families through work experience and/or internships.
- Be flexible to negotiate the politics of the school.
- Must be available to counsel families after school hours.
GCBHS incorporates principles of trauma informed care in all areas of our services. Trauma informed care includes cultural sensitivity and emphasizes a safe and respectful environment for all clients and staff. Experience and/or training in these principles and in trauma treatment is valued in applicants.
GCBHS has been named a Top Workplace in Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky every year since 2010!
Please visit our website to learn more about GCBHS. gcbhs.com://gcbhs.com
Key Responsibilities
The School Based Therapist provides mental health therapy, case management, and group services to children and families within a school setting. They are responsible for building rapport with students, teachers, and parents to effectively manage a caseload and support academic performance.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an MSW or MA in Counseling and possess an active Ohio LSW, LPC, LISW, or LPCC license. Prior experience working with children and families, either through professional work or internships, is required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% are remote, 18% have no call, 58% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Ohio is 92.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.3% of Ohio clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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