Mental Health Therapist

Mental Health Therapist – Youth Behavioral Health

Location: West Central Ohio Academy – Troy, OH
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay: Up to $75,000/year

About Youth Opportunity & West Central Ohio Academy

Youth Opportunity is a nationally recognized leader in residential and behavioral health treatment for at-risk youth. West Central Ohio Academy in Troy, Ohio, provides gender-responsive, evidence-based care for adolescent girls experiencing mental health and behavioral challenges. A multidisciplinary team combines clinical expertise with compassion to support emotional regulation, healthy identity development, and relational healing. Licensed mental health professionals provide individual, group, and family therapy using approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and trauma-focused therapies. Specialized programming addresses anxiety, depression, mood disorders, self-injurious behaviors, co-occurring substance use, and the effects of trauma or exploitation. Families actively participate through structured therapy and communication to rebuild trust and support a successful transition home.

About the Role

The Mental Health Therapist provides individualized mental health and substance use treatment services to youth at West Central Ohio Academy. This role conducts assessments, develops treatment plans, provides counseling, and works with families and the treatment team to support stabilization and a successful transition home.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with up to 4% employer match with Immediate Vesting
• Paid time off (PTO) and holidays – earn 4 hours of PTO every pay period
• Free RX delivery on most medications
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development
• Robust Employee Assistance Program
• Supportive, mission-driven work environment

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct screenings and clinical assessments
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
• Provide individual, group, and family counseling
• Support crisis stabilization and coordinate with the clinical team
• Complete progress notes, treatment-plan reviews, and other required clinical documentation
• Assess family dynamics and provide interventions that support treatment goals
• Develop discharge, aftercare, and transition plans
• Collaborate with clinical, educational, medical, and direct-care staff
• Participate in treatment-team meetings, training, and quality improvement activities
• Report incidents, safety concerns, and inappropriate conduct as required

Qualifications

Required:

• Master’s degree from an accredited institution in counseling, social work, psychology, rehabilitation, or a related human services field
• Ohio licensure

Preferred:

• Two (2) years of experience working with children or adolescents with serious emotional disturbances or substance use concerns
• Experience in residential treatment, assessment, crisis services, or related youth services
• Experience providing group and family therapy
• Familiarity with electronic health records and clinical documentation

Physical Demands

• Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation
• Ability to move throughout the facility and participate in program activities
• Must meet applicable health and communicable-disease screening requirements

Additional Requirements

• Must maintain a valid state driver’s license and meet transportation requirements
• Must meet applicable background check, drug screening, and contractual requirements
• Participate in required training and professional development
• Report incidents and concerns related to youth safety or inappropriate conduct
• Perform other duties as assigned

Youth Opportunity is an Equal Opportunity Employer.