School-Based Therapist (Individual Therapy)

Job Summary: 

Best Point Education & Behavioral Health is seeking full-time licensed therapists, social workers, and counselors to join our dynamic team. This role provides diagnostic assessments, individualized treatment planning, and counseling services to children, families, and caregivers in a variety of settings. Our ideal candidate is passionate about equity, inclusion, and serving diverse communities.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Deliver individual, group, and family therapy in both school and community settings
• Conduct comprehensive diagnostic assessments and develop client-centered treatment plans
• Provide crisis intervention, stabilization, and ongoing case monitoring
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation in line with agency and licensure standards
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners (schools, healthcare, courts, etc.)
• Attend staff meetings, required trainings, and maintain licensure requirements
• Utilize culturally responsive approaches to support diverse families

Requirements:

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related field from an accredited institution
• Minimum of one (1) year clinical experience working with children and families
• Active licensure required: LPC, LSW, MFT, PCC, LMFT, or LISW
• Strong documentation and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively

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 a paycheck!
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions up to $1,200 annually for a 2+ person plan
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Free preventive care and wellness programs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential emotional, financial, legal, and personal support
• Pet insurance options available

Financial Security

• Competitive 403(b) retirement plan with up to a 4% employer match
• Employer-paid life insurance valued at 2.5 times annual salary (up to $300,000). 100% paid by us!
• Short term & long-term disability
• Educational loan forgiveness support and resources

Career Growth & Development

• Free CEUs and Licensure Supervision
• 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 program with payouts up to $1,000

Time Away to Recharge

• Generous Paid Time Off package
• Up to 34 days off in your first year for eligible employees
• 10 paid holidays annually
• Paid parental leave for birth, adoption, and foster placement
• Work-life balance that supports your personal and professional success

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.

About Us:  

Our Culture: Best Point Education & Behavioral Health is Greater Cincinnati’s most prolific non-profit specializing in education, behavioral and therapeutic health services and autism services for vulnerable, at-risk youth, their families, and caregivers. Best Point Education & Behavioral Health is proud to embrace our ideals of an equal opportunity workplace by actions as well as our words. We lead our community with respect and tolerance, internally and externally, and we expect our employees to embrace this ideal and express it in their day-to-day interactions.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against, based on age, race, gender, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other protected category.

Apply today to make a lasting impact on the lives of children and families in our community!

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