Mental Health Therapist/Counselor - (full time and PRN)

About the Role

Join our mission to help individuals with mental health disorders lead healthy and productive lives. Greater Cincinnati Behavioral Health Services (GCBHS) has an immediate opening for full‑time and PRN (as needed) Behavioral Health Therapists/Counselors or Licensed Social Workers to support individuals in our brand‑new Crisis Receiving Center (RC), a first‑of‑its‑kind initiative providing rapid response, short‑term stabilization, and coordinated follow‑up for individuals experiencing a behavioral health crisis.

Shift

Sat – Mon, 1st and 2nd shift. Options for 8‑, 10‑, or 12‑hour shifts.

Welcome Back Bonus

Up to $3,000 for returning to behavioral health after 30+ days away (Ohio’s Welcome Back bonus for direct‑care roles). Ask recruiters about other state‑funded bonuses available to support your return and growth in the field.

About the Crisis Receiving Center

The Hamilton County RC 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 partners with local law enforcement to deliver rapid intervention and quality care.

Why Work at GCBHS?

GCBHS is the region’s most comprehensive community behavioral healthcare organization, a non‑profit agency with over 650 staff serving more than 30,000 individuals annually. The organization has been named a Top Workplace for 13 consecutive years.

Benefits

• Shift differentials
• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
• Flexible schedules + mileage reimbursement
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness
• 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

Pay

In addition to the base hourly rate, the following shift differentials apply:

• 1st shift (7:00 am – 3:30 pm, weekend only): +$3/hour
• 2nd shift (3:00 pm – 11:30 pm): +$4/hour
• 3rd shift (11:00 pm – 7:30 am): +$6/hour
• Weekends (3:00 pm Friday – 7:00 am Monday): +$1/hour

Position 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

Position Requirements

• Master’s degree in social work or counseling
• Ohio license: CT/SWT, LSW, LISW, LPC, or LPCC
• Experience in brief intervention and working with co‑occurring populations preferred