Mental Health Therapist - Full Time

Position Information Position Type: Related Services/ Mental Health Therapist Date Posted: 4/21/2026 Location: Warren County Learning Center - Mason Location Job Details Program-Based Mental Health Therapist - 26.27 School Year Start Date: August 2026 Location: Warren County Learning Center - Western Row Campus, Mason OH Full Time - 189 Day Contract Overview The Mental Health Team at the ESC would love to have you join us in our mission to build resiliency in students and make sure students have access to mental health services within their schools. Qualifications Appropriate State of Ohio Mental Health Training and shall be governed by Ohio law. State of Ohio Educational Aide Student Monitor Permit. Demonstrates a sincere desire to aid all students, staff, and the community. Holds a license through the Ohio CSWMFT Board (LSW, LISW, LPC, LPCC). Good health, high moral character, and acceptable attendance record. Demonstrate competence in using computer-related programs including database programs. General Description Acts as the central point of contact for all mental services as referred by the district for triage. Provides mental health consultation and crisis intervention services (including lethality screens). Provides initial therapeutic assessments, individual and family psychotherapy, and develops appropriate treatment plans for the most chronic students with mental health concerns. Works closely with the administration of the assigned program(s). Responsibilities and Essential Functions Provides mental health consultation to the program. Attends IEP and other educational meetings (as needed). Acts as a liaison with community services and programming. Determines appropriate service(s) to each student referred and refers to appropriate community agency (as needed). Provides mental health services to the children and families in the assigned school program(s). These services include: Individual Counseling/Psychotherapy Group Counseling/Psychotherapy Diagnostic Assessment Crisis Intervention Community psychiatric supportive treatment and consultations. Provisions of services in accordance with Warren County Educational Service Center Mental Health Services clinical practice, policy and procedures, and State, Federal, and Accrediting-body Standards. Meets productivity standard determined at the beginning of each contract year. Meets with the Director of Mental Health Programming or designee on a monthly basis. Reports to the Director of Mental Health Programming or designee to meet all clinical supervision requirements. Participates in scheduled staff meetings. Keeps appropriate documentation on all students. Informs the Director of Mental Health Programming concerning all areas of responsibility. Participates in local, state, and national conferences and seminars to stay abreast of improvements, innovations, and changes in instructional programs as needed by Mental Health training. Works cooperatively with all Warren County Educational Service Center staff. Subscribes to the annual evaluation process. Other Duties and Responsibilities Serves as a role model for students in how to conduct themselves as citizens and responsible human beings. Helps instill in students belief in and practice of ethical principles, tolerance, and democratic values. Abilities Required Demonstrates professionalism and maintains a positive work attitude. Effectively uses verbal, nonverbal, writing, and listening skills. Completes paperwork accurately, verifies and correctly enters data. Organizes tasks and manages time effectively. Maintains an acceptable attendance record and is punctual. Working Conditions Duties may require bending, crouching, kneeling, reaching, and standing. Duties may require lifting, carrying, and moving work‑related supplies/equipment. Duties may require operating and/or riding in a vehicle. Duties require traveling to meetings and work assignments. Duties may require working under time constraints to meet deadlines. Potential for exposure to adverse weather conditions and temperature extremes. Potential for exposure to blood‑borne pathogens and communicable diseases. Potential for adverse contact with aggressive, disruptive, and/or unruly individuals. Legal This is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Agency is an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action provider, and aims to promote workplace diversity and continuation of compliance with any relevant federal and state laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr Warren County Consortium