Mental Health Therapist/Counselor - (1st Shift)

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Mental Health Therapist/Counselor - (1st Shift) at Greater Cincinnati Behavioral Health Services a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 15% of all Mental Health Therapy psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Positions in this range offer a solid balance between clinical responsibility and personal time. Most providers report manageable workloads with adequate recovery time.

This Mental Health Therapy position at Greater Cincinnati Behavioral Health Services is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Greater Cincinnati Behavioral Health Services lists compensation for this psychologist position at $45k to $52k annually.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

This position is based in Ohio.

Key skills and qualifications: Mental Health Assessment, Diagnostic Assessment, Crisis De-escalation, Brief Intervention, Motivational Interviewing, CBT, DBT, Evidence-based Methods. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Mental Health Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The therapist will conduct mental health and diagnostic assessments for clients and provide crisis de-escalation using evidence-based interventions. They will also collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure safe discharge planning and coordinated follow-up care.

Benefits package: Shift Differentials, Paid Time Off and Sick Leave, Flexible Schedules, Mileage Reimbursement, Public Student Loan Forgiveness, Health, Dental, Vision Insurance, 403(b) Retirement with Agency Matching, Tuition Assistance up to $2,500 per Semester. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.