Clinical Therapist - Youth Treatment

Why Join Unison Health?

Unison Health provides a mission-driven work environment focused on staff support, professional growth, and work-life balance. We are committed to helping our employees thrive while making a lasting difference in the lives of children and families.

For over 50 years, Unison Health has proudly supported individuals, families, and communities across Ohio. From behavioral health and substance abuse treatment to primary healthcare, we are dedicated to our mission: Making Lives Better.

Compensation & Benefits

• LSW / LPC: $64,000 - $70,000 annually

• LISW / LPCC: $72,000 - $80,000 annually

• Bonus Program: Earn up to $7,000 annually
• Paid Time Off (PTO) Starting at 16 Days/Year
• Medical with federal minimum deductibles
• Dental and vision coverage
• Retirement planning and employer contribution
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Position Summary

Unison Health is seeking a Clinical Therapist to provide behavioral health support to youth in crisis at the Lucas County Juvenile Detention Center and Youth Treatment Center.

This unique position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference by helping stabilize and support teens during critical moments in their lives.

This role is ideal for clinicians who value flexibility, collaboration, and the chance to positively impact youth and families navigating the juvenile justice system.

Key Responsibilities & Role Highlights

• Flexible scheduling with no productivity or direct-time requirements

• Trauma-informed, short-term therapy and crisis stabilization work

• Individualized care coordination and planning for each youth

• Collaboration with juvenile justice partners across Lucas County

• Support for youth and families during and after detention

• Integration with Unison’s Mobile Response Stabilization Services (MRSS) team)

• Mission-driven environment focused on quality, not quotas

• Deliver short-term therapeutic interventions to detained youth

• Provide crisis stabilization and individualized treatment planning

• Coordinate outpatient and community-based services for reentry

• Support youth and families throughout detention and transition

• Maintain timely and accurate documentation in the electronic health record

• Ensure compliance with confidentiality and privacy standards (HIPAA)

Education & Experience Requirements

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related field

• Must hold current Ohio licensure: LSW, LISW, LPC, or LPCC

• Experience working with youth and families preferred

Must Demonstrate Knowledge In

• Trauma-informed care and behavioral health interventions
• Individual and family counseling
• Crisis assessment and stabilization
• Care coordination and discharge planning

Unison Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.