Day Treatment Therapist Full-Time | Hamilton, Ohio Best Point Education & Behavioral Health is seeking a Day Treatment Therapist to provide clinical leadership and direct therapeutic services to children and adolescents in our Day Treatment program. This role combines group therapy, individual counseling, crisis intervention, treatment planning, and clinical collaboration to create a structured, therapeutic environment where youth can build skills and make meaningful progress. As a Day Treatment Therapist, you'll work alongside Mental Health Group Specialists to lead daily therapeutic programming while maintaining a reduced individual caseload. The role is intentionally balanced between direct group services, individual clinical care, and collaboration, training, and administrative responsibilities. Job Responsibilities Lead Therapeutic Group Services • Serve as the clinical lead for daily Day Treatment group services • Facilitate structured group therapy and social-emotional learning using evidence-based interventions • Foster a safe, therapeutic, and structured group environment • Build and maintain strong, unconditional therapeutic rapport with clients • Implement behavior support plans (BSPs), individual service plans (ISPs), and crisis management strategies • Apply CPI and de-escalation techniques during crisis situations • Demonstrate proficiency in evidence-based behavior modification approaches, as trained • Ensure group spaces are prepared, safe, organized, and stocked with necessary materials Provide Individual Clinical Services • Maintain a reduced individual caseload and provide individual counseling to assigned clients • Conduct diagnostic assessments to determine appropriate levels of care • Develop and implement treatment plan objectives based on individual client needs • Provide resource and referral connections and coordinate care as needed • Monitor client progress and use data to inform treatment planning and clinical documentation • Support effective crisis intervention and response Collaborate With Families, Schools & Treatment Teams • Maintain regular communication with families, guardians, and school personnel • Participate actively in supervision, case consultations, and treatment team meetings • Collaborate with internal and external partners to meet client and program goals Maintain Clinical Quality & Compliance • Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation • Contribute to quarterly quality and financial performance targets • Maintain compliance with Ohio licensure and professional standards • Apply appropriate billing codes and location types • Use data and Credible reports to track client outcomes and performance • Maintain confidentiality across all settings Support Program Operations • Complete required documentation and billing accurately and on time • Help ensure program materials and group spaces are ready for daily services • Participate in trainings and other professional development activities • Respond flexibly and with initiative to changing client and program needs Qualifications: • Master's degree required • Active Ohio licensure as an LPC, LSW, LPCC, or LISW • Experience working in office, school, and/or mental health treatment settings • Comfort working in a fast-paced therapeutic environment serving youth • Commitment to trauma-informed, client-centered care Compensation & Benefits Starting at $55,000 based on experience 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/paycheck • HSA with employer contributions up to $1,200 annually for 2+ person plans • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) • Free preventive care and wellness programs • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering confidential emotional, financial, legal, and personal support • Pet insurance options Financial Security • Competitive 403(b) retirement plan with up to 4% employer match • Employer-paid life insurance valued at 2.5x annual salary, up to $300,000 • Short- and long-term disability coverage • Educational loan forgiveness support and resources • Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Career Growth & Development • Weekly licensure supervision • Free CEUs and professional development opportunities • 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 of up to $1,000 • Clear pathways for clinical and leadership advancement Time Away & Work-Life Balance • Generous PTO, with up to 34 days off in your first year for eligible employees • 10 paid holidays • Paid parental leave for birth, adoption, or foster placement • Work-life balance support Role-Specific Perks • Company-issued iPhone and laptop • Mileage reimbursement • Weekly clinical supervision • Opportunities to develop leadership skills while remaining connected to direct client care Work Environment This position is in-person in Hamilton, Ohio and involves working across office, school, and mental health treatment environments. You will work directly with children and adolescents experiencing behavioral health challenges. The environment may include shouting, verbal or physical aggression, and exposure to blood, vomit, or other bodily fluids. The role requires the ability to respond appropriately to behavioral and clinical crises while maintaining a therapeutic, trauma-informed approach. Physical Requirements The physical demands described are representative of those required to perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities. This position requires the ability to: • Sit, stand, walk, and bend regularly throughout the workday • Lift up to 50 pounds • Sustain physical exertion when required • Participate in trained safety interventions, including physical restraint techniques, when necessary to maintain client safety Why Join Best Point? At Best Point, we're committed to helping children and families achieve lasting results. As a Day Treatment Therapist, you'll have the opportunity to combine clinical practice and leadership while working directly with youth who need additional behavioral health support. You'll lead therapeutic groups, provide individual counseling, collaborate with families and schools, and help shape a positive treatment environment—all while developing the skills needed to advance your clinical career. If you're ready to lead with compassion, grow as a clinician, and make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and adolescents, we'd love to have you join Best Point. Best Point Education & Behavioral Health is committed to creating an inclusive, respectful, and supportive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to age, race, gender, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any other protected category.