Clinician (Licensed)

Suicidal ideation Homicidal ideation Elopement risk Clinician (Licensed or Provisionally Licensed) Residential Behavioral Health Services | Adolescents Pay: $60,000 to $65,000 Location: Columbus, Ohio Schedule: 9a-5p M-F Make a Meaningful Impact Every Day We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Clinician to join our residential behavioral health team serving adolescents with complex emotional, behavioral, psychiatric, and trauma-related needs. In this role, you will provide assessment, diagnosis, treatment, crisis intervention, and clinical leadership while working alongside a multidisciplinary team dedicated to helping youth heal, grow, and achieve lasting success. This is an opportunity to utilize advanced clinical skills, evidence-based practices, and independent professional judgment in a highly collaborative and mission-driven environment. If you are passionate about working with adolescents, supporting families, and helping young people overcome significant behavioral health challenges, we encourage you to apply. What You’ll Do Clinical Assessment & Diagnosis Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial, diagnostic, trauma, behavioral health, family systems, and risk assessments. Evaluate adolescents presenting with complex psychiatric, behavioral, developmental, substance use, and trauma-related concerns. Develop diagnostic impressions consistent with DSM-5 standards. Identify clinical needs and recommend evidence-based interventions and treatment approaches. Individual, Family & Group Therapy Provide individual, family, and group psychotherapy using evidence-based treatment modalities, including: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)-informed interventions Motivational Interviewing (MI) Solution-Focused Therapy Family Systems approaches Develop, implement, and monitor individualized treatment plans addressing: Psychiatric symptoms Behavioral concerns Trauma experiences Family functioning Treatment goals and progress Crisis Intervention & Risk Management Serve as a clinical leader during behavioral health crises and high-risk situations involving: Suicidal ideation Self-injurious behaviors Homicidal ideation Aggression Elopement risk Psychosis Significant emotional dysregulation Develop and oversee safety plans, crisis response strategies, and stabilization interventions. Provide consultation and clinical guidance to residential and direct-care staff regarding crisis management and behavioral interventions. Documentation & Regulatory Compliance Complete timely and accurate clinical documentation in accordance with: Organizational policies Payer requirements State regulations Accreditation standards Professional ethical guidelines Maintain assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, risk assessments, discharge summaries, and clinical correspondence. Ensure compliance with HIPAA, Medicaid requirements, licensing regulations, and professional ethics standards. Collaboration & Care Coordination Collaborate with multidisciplinary treatment team members to ensure coordinated care. Support continuity of care and discharge planning to promote successful community reintegration. Partner with: Families and guardians Child welfare agencies Juvenile justice representatives Schools Healthcare providers Community partners and referral sources Family Engagement Facilitate family therapy and caregiver involvement throughout treatment. Provide psychoeducation related to diagnoses, treatment interventions, behavioral strategies, and developmental needs. Support family engagement to improve treatment participation and outcomes. Professional Leadership Mentor pre-licensed clinicians and interns as appropriate. Maintain active licensure and professional competency through continuing education and professional development. Participate in supervision, peer consultation, trainings, and organizational initiatives. Adhere to all professional codes of ethics, regulatory standards, and scope-of-practice requirements. Qualifications Required Master's degree or higher in: Social Work Counseling Marriage and Family Therapy Psychology Related Behavioral Health field Must have active clinical licensure, including:

LPC-A

LSW

MFT-T

State equivalent credentials Or independent licensure, including: LPC LMHC

LCSW/LISW

LMFT State equivalent credentials Preferred Independent clinical licensure. Certification or advanced training in:

TF-CBT

EMDR DBT Other evidence-based treatment modalities Experience working in: Residential treatment Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facilities (PRTF) Inpatient behavioral health Intensive community-based services Child welfare settings Core Competencies Advanced Clinical Assessment & Diagnostic Expertise Clinical Judgment & Decision-Making Adolescent Behavioral Health Treatment Trauma-Informed & Resilience-Oriented Care Crisis Intervention & Risk Management Family Systems Engagement Clinical Leadership & Consultation Multidisciplinary Collaboration Cultural Responsiveness Professional Ethics & Confidentiality Work Environment Residential behavioral health treatment setting serving adolescents with significant emotional, behavioral, psychiatric, and trauma-related needs. Regular exposure to crisis situations requiring calm, immediate, and clinically appropriate intervention. Frequent collaboration with treatment teams, families, community providers, and external systems of care. May require flexible scheduling, including evening, weekend, or on-call responsibilities based on operational needs. Additional Expectations Maintain all required licensure and continuing education requirements. Uphold trauma-informed, ethical, and client-centered practices. Participate in supervision, training, and ongoing professional development activities. Why Join Us? Make a direct impact on the lives of adolescents and families. Work alongside experienced behavioral health professionals in a collaborative environment. Utilize evidence-based and trauma-responsive treatment approaches. Grow professionally through ongoing supervision, training, and development opportunities. Help create positive, lasting change for youth facing significant behavioral health challenges. Equal Opportunity Employer DTAC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. This position meets FLSA Learned Professional Exemption criteria and is classified as exempt. #J-18808-Ljbffr Diversified Treatment Alternative Centers (DTAC)