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Lighthouse Youth & Family Services
Cincinnati, Ohio · Hybrid

Community Based Therapist-PRN

CounselorIncludes weekendsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$30.98-$41.22/hr

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Job Description

Job Details:

Level: Experienced, Job Location: Clinical OBH - Cincinnati, OH, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: 4 Year Degree, Salary Range: $30.98 - $41.22Hourly, Travel Percentage: Up to 50%, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services, Make a Difference Where It Matters Most Licensed Mental Health Clinician | Family & Community Services Help families build stronger connections, overcome challenges, and create brighter futures.

At Lighthouse we believe every family deserves the opportunity to thrive. We’re looking for a compassionate, skilled, and motivated mental health professional who is passionate about helping children and families navigate life’s challenges, strengthen relationships, and build the skills needed for long-term success.

In this role, you’ll use your clinical expertise, knowledge of human behavior, and understanding of family systems to provide therapeutic support, crisis intervention, care coordination, and advocacy.

You’ll work alongside children, families, and community partners to develop meaningful treatment goals and create positive, lasting change. If you’re ready to bring your clinical skills into the community and make a difference beyond the therapy room, we invite you to join our team.

What You’ll Do Provide Meaningful Clinical Support Conduct initial and ongoing assessments to identify clinical needs, monitor progress, and determine appropriate levels of care.

Deliver therapeutic services to children and families experiencing mental health challenges, helping stabilize symptoms and improve overall well-being. Develop collaborative treatment plans with clients, families, and natural supports, reviewing progress and adjusting interventions as needed.

Provide crisis intervention and responsive support to help clients navigate challenging situations safely and effectively.

Empower Families and Strengthen Communities Provide Community Psychiatric Supportive Treatment (CPST) services, including advocacy, resource linkage, service coordination, emergency assistance, and support with daily living skills.

Connect families with community resources and partner agencies to help address barriers and support stability. Build strong working relationships with referral sources, external partners, and internal Lighthouse programs to promote coordinated, effective care.

Engage clients and families in the treatment process, empowering them to participate actively in their own progress. Maintain Quality, Accountability, and Professional Growth Initiate services within established agency timeframes.

Complete progress notes, service documentation, and client records in accordance with agency standards and regulatory requirements. Maintain accurate, organized, and compliant client files. Provide backup support and coverage to colleagues and programs as needed.

Participate in required training, professional development, and ongoing learning opportunities.

Qualifications

What You’ll Bring We’re looking for someone who combines clinical knowledge with compassion, flexibility, and a genuine commitment to helping others. Core Competencies Clinical knowledge and expertise Strong therapeutic relationship-building and communication skills Ethical and professional conduct Knowledge of therapeutic skills and techniques Collaboration and teamwork Cultural sensitivity and respect for diversity Emotional intelligence and empathy Critical thinking and problem-solving Accurate documentation and record-keeping Technology proficiency Required

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in social work, counseling, or a closely related field. Professional licensure in the State of Ohio as a social worker or counselor. Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills. Demonstrated computer proficiency.

Preferred

Qualifications

Master’s degree in social work, counseling, or a closely related field. Independent professional licensure in the State of Ohio as a social worker or counselor. At least one year of professional social services experience. Work Environment and

Schedule

Flexibility with purpose. Community-based care with team support. This position combines professional office work with services delivered in clients’ homes, schools, and community settings. Hybrid work options are available, with in-office schedules coordinated according to team and business needs. Work arrangements may be adjusted by management as needed.

Schedule

Work hours generally fall within the assigned site's standard operating hours. Occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays may be required to meet client and family needs. Travel: Regional travel during the workweek is expected, with occasional out-of-area travel based on client needs.

Transporting clients in your personal vehicle is required. Physical requirements: Regular communication, occasional standing and walking, and other routine physical activities are required. The ability to occasionally lift or move up to 20 pounds is necessary. Supervisory responsibilities: None.

Why This Work Matters Every conversation can build trust. Every intervention can create an opportunity. Every connection to a resource can help a family move forward.

This is more than a clinical position—it’s an opportunity to be a steady, supportive presence for children and families during some of life’s most challenging moments. Bring your expertise. Lead with compassion. Help families thrive.

Key Responsibilities

Provide clinical support, crisis intervention, and care coordination to children and families in community settings. Develop treatment plans and connect clients with community resources to foster stability and long-term success.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor's degree in social work, counseling, or a related field and professional licensure in the State of Ohio. Candidates must possess strong interpersonal skills and the ability to travel to client locations.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree

Key Skills

Clinical assessmentTreatment planning

Counselor Career Context

Of the 40 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 85% are remote, 15% have no call, 73% require no weekends — this position is remote.

The cost-of-living index for Ohio is 92.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$75k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $81k 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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About Lighthouse Youth & Family Services

Mental Health Care
Cincinnati, OH
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Hybrid work options available
Professional development and ongoing learning opportunities