Mental Health Therapist/Counselor - (3rd Shift)
About the Crisis Receiving Center
The Hamilton County Crisis Receiving Center is a unique and innovative model designed to provide an alternative to emergency rooms or incarceration for individuals experiencing a behavioral health crisis. This project is a partnership with local law enforcement, aimed at providing rapid intervention and quality care for individuals facing behavioral health crises. As the region’s most comprehensive community behavioral healthcare organization, Greater Cincinnati Behavioral Health Services (GCBHS) seeks to make life better and brighter for those challenged with severe mental illness and addiction. GCBHS is a non‑profit behavioral health agency with over 650 staff serving over 30,000 individuals annually.
Benefits
- Shift differentials to boost earning potential
- Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
- Flexible schedules with mileage reimbursement
- Public Student Loan Forgiveness eligibility
- Full health benefits, dental & vision
- 403(b) Retirement with agency matching
- Tuition Assistance: up to $2,500 per semester for MSW or MA Counseling
- Internship/Practicum opportunities (priority for current staff)
- Free CEUs + License Supervision
- Annual discretionary performance bonuses
- Welcome Back Bonus – up to $3,000 for returning to behavioral health after 30+ days away (Ohio state‑funded bonus for direct care roles)
Pay & Shift Differentials
In addition to the base hourly rate, the following shift differentials apply:
- 1st shift (7:00 am – 3:30 pm): additional $3/hour (weekend shifts only)
- 2nd shift (3:00 pm – 11:30 pm): additional $4/hour
- 3rd shift (11:00 pm – 7:30 am): additional $6/hour
- Weekends (3:00 pm Friday – 7:00 am Monday): additional $1/hour
Responsibilities
- Conduct mental health and diagnostic assessments for walk‑in and law‑enforcement‑referred clients
- Provide crisis de‑escalation and brief interventions using MI, CBT, DBT, and other evidence‑based methods
- Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure safe discharge planning and coordinated follow‑up
- Diagnose using DSM‑5 and contribute to treatment recommendations
- Deliver therapy in a trauma‑informed, client‑centered environment
Requirements
- Master’s degree in social work or counseling
- One of the following Ohio licenses: CT/SWT, LSW, LISW, LPC, or LPCC
- Experience in brief intervention and working with co‑occurring populations preferred