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Mental Health Therapist/Counselor - PRN Job in Cincinnati, Ohio US

Mental Health Therapist/Counselor - PRN

GCBHS - Cincinnati, OH

Posted: 11/7/2025 - Expires: 2/5/2026

Job ID: 292859581

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Job Description

Join our mission to help individuals with mental health disorders lead healthy and productive lives. Greater Cincinnati Behavioral Health Services (GCBHS) has immediate openings for full and part-time Behavioral Health Therapists/Counselors and Licensed Social Workers to support individuals in our brand-new 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. Be part of this exciting new program from the very beginning!

We are seeking PRN candidates.

Welcome Back Bonus - Up to $3,000
Returning to behavioral health after 30+ days away? You may qualify for Ohio's $3,000 Welcome Back bonus for direct care roles. Ask our 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 exciting project is a partnership with local law enforcement, aimed at providing rapid intervention and quality care for individuals facing behavioral health crises.

Why Work at GCBHS? As the region's most comprehensive community behavioral healthcare organization, GCB seeks to make life better and brighter for those challenged with severe mental illness and addiction. GCB is a non-profit behavioral health agency with over 650 staff serving over 30,000 individuals annually.

Benefits:

Boost Your Earning Potential: We offer 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

In addition to the base pay, the following shift differential will be applied to your offered hourly rate if your shift falls into any of the following:

1st shift: 7:00 am - 3:30 pm = additional $3/hour (for weekend shift 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

Position Responsibilities for RC Counselors/Therapists:

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 for RC Counselors/Therapists:

Master's degree in social work or counseling
Has one of the following Ohio License: CT/SWT, LSW, LISW, LPC, or LPCC
Experience in brief intervention and working with co-occurring populations preferred

GCBHS has been named a Top Workplace for 13 years in a row! Visit www.gcbhs.com to learn more. #LifeChanging

#Lifechanging #INDADMIN

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Job Summary

Employment Type:
Full Time Employee
Job type:
Federal Contractor
Skill Based Partner:
No
Education Level:
Master's degree
Work Days:
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Job Reference Code
83588802_2
Salary
$45,000.00 - $65,000.00 /year
Licenses / Certifications:
N/A
Display Recommended WorkKeys®Recommended WorkKeys®:
Applied Math: 5
Graphic Literacy: 5

Workplace Documentation: N/A