Community Based Therapist

CounselorFull-Time

Listed compensation

$50k–$62k

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Job Description

Community Based Therapist

Serving Butler, Warren & Clinton Counties

Best Point Education & Behavioral Health is seeking a Community Based Therapist to join our Health Now program, providing compassionate, individualized behavioral health services to adults living with severe and persistent mental illness.

This role provides the opportunity to meet clients where they are, literally and figuratively. Through in-home and community-based therapy, you’ll help individuals address their mental and physical health needs, strengthen their support systems, and work toward greater health, wellness, and independence.

Job Responsibilities 

Provide Individualized Clinical Care

* Complete comprehensive diagnostic assessments that identify client strengths, resources, abilities, and areas of need

* Assess individual, family/interpersonal, environmental, cultural, and situational factors that may impact treatment

* Conduct appropriate risk assessments and respond to clients who may be a danger to themselves or others in accordance with agency policies

* Establish treatment goals and objectives that reflect the client's concerns, strengths, needs, and preferences

* Provide individualized therapeutic interventions that align with the client's diagnostic formulation and treatment goals

* Monitor and evaluate progress toward treatment goals with clients and their supports

Coordinate Care & Build Community Supports

* Coordinate treatment with referral sources and other service providers as appropriate

* Maintain effective collateral communication with human service providers and community partners

* Help clients identify, access, and strengthen community-based supports and resources

* Make appropriate referrals to additional programs, services, and resources

* Advocate for improvements that enhance the quality and efficiency of clinical services

Respond to Client Needs

* Respond flexibly and with initiative as client, program, and community needs change

* Contribute to team problem-solving and overall program efficiency

* Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation

* Meet agency productivity expectations

* Actively contribute as a positive and collaborative member of the Community Based Program

* Follow all agency policies and procedures

* Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

* Bachelor's or Master's degree in Social Work or a comparable human services field

* Current Ohio clinical license, including LSW, LISW, LPC, LPCC, MFT, or LMFT

* Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills

* Valid driver's license and clean driving record

* Ability to provide transportation using your own vehicle, with appropriate auto insurance

Benefits & Compensation

We believe taking care of our employees is essential to taking care of our community. That's why we offer a comprehensive and affordable benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, career growth, and work-life balance. Our benefit costs are approximately 38% lower than those of other organizations our size, helping you keep more of what you earn.

Health & Wellness

* Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting as low as $27/paycheck

* HSA with employer contributions up to $1,200 annually for 2+ person plans

* Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

* Free preventive care and wellness programs

* Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering confidential emotional, financial, legal, and personal support

* Pet insurance options

Financial Security

* Competitive 403(b) retirement plan with up to 4% employer match

* Employer-paid life insurance valued at 2.5x annual salary, up to $300,000

* Short- and long-term disability coverage

* Educational loan forgiveness support and resources

* Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Career Growth & Development

* Free CEUs and licensure supervision, where applicable

* Tuition reimbursement opportunities

* 10% tuition discount for online programs through the University of Cincinnati

* Leadership Academy and professional development programs at no cost

* Interest-free personal computer loan program

* Employee referral bonus of up to $1,000

* Opportunities to grow your clinical skills through diverse community-based experiences

Time Away & Work-Life Balance

* Generous PTO, with up to 34 days off in your first year for eligible employees

* 10 paid holidays

* Paid parental leave for birth, adoption, or foster placement

* Work-life balance support

Dynamic Compensation Ladder

We believe your clinical career should grow with you. Our Therapist Ladder Program recognizes professional development, clinical excellence, experience, and licensure while providing a clear path for career advancement and increased earning potential.

Therapist positions start at $50,000 annually, with compensation increasing based on licensure, experience, and career progression through the Therapist Ladder Program.

* Level 1: Therapists begin at Level 1, with opportunities to advance to Level 2 within 6–12 months, based on experience, performance, and productivity.

* Level 2: Eligible therapists can earn a $500 monthly performance bonus by meeting established performance and productivity goals.

* Level 3: Following attainment of independent licensure, therapists may apply for Level 3, which includes eligibility for a $1,000 monthly performance bonus.

This structured career pathway allows you to build your skills, advance professionally, and increase your earning potential while making a meaningful impact on the children, families, and communities we serve.

Why Join Best Point?

At Best Point, we believe meaningful behavioral health care happens when we meet people where they are. As a Community Based Therapist, you'll have the opportunity to build lasting therapeutic relationships, advocate for clients, collaborate across systems, and help adults work toward greater independence and wellness.

If you're ready to bring your clinical skills into the community and make a meaningful difference in the lives of the people you serve, we'd love to have you join Best Point.

Work Environment

This is a community-based and in-home position headquartered in an office environment. Therapists regularly travel throughout Butler, Warren, and Clinton Counties to provide services in clients' homes and community settings.

The role requires comfort working independently in a variety of environments while maintaining strong communication and collaboration with the broader treatment team.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described are representative of those required to perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

You will regularly be required to

* Use hands to manipulate, handle, feel, and control equipment or materials

* Communicate with and listen to employees, clients, and families

* Read, write, and interpret written documentation

* Occasionally lift and move objects weighing up to 20 pounds

Key Responsibilities

The therapist will conduct comprehensive diagnostic assessments and provide individualized therapeutic interventions for adults with severe mental illness. They are responsible for coordinating care with community partners and maintaining accurate clinical documentation to support client progress.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Risk assessmentCare coordinationCrisis interventionTreatment planningAdvocacyCase management

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% are remote, 32% have no call, 76% require no weekends.

Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 7.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Ohio is 92.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$56k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $60k in an average-cost state. 61.3% of Ohio clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-life snapshot

1.5/ 10
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Living in Hamilton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$289k
Typical market rent
$1,512/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.4
State income tax
Up to 4%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting as low as $27/paycheck
HSA with employer contributions up to $1,200 annually
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
403(b) retirement plan with up to 4% employer match
Employer-paid life insurance valued at 2.5x annual salary
Short- and long-term disability coverage
Educational loan forgiveness support and resources
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility