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Mental Health Therapist/Counselor Job in Cincinnati, Ohio US

Mental Health Therapist/Counselor

GCBHS - Cincinnati, OH

Posted: 12/18/2025 - Expires: 1/17/2026

Job ID: 293007623

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Job Description

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

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Job Summary

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

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