Therapist I
Company: The Crossroads Center
Location: Cincinnati
Posted on: March 19, 2026
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Job Description:
JOB TITLE: Therapist I DEPARTMENT: Residential/Outpatient
Services REPORTING TO: Residential/Outpatient Manager DATE: Rev.
07/2024 POSITION OVERVIEW The role of Therapist I involves
conducting individual counseling and facilitating group sessions,
maintaining thorough and timely documentation in the electronic
health record of clients/patients, developing treatment plans, and
coordinating discharge planning. Additionally, the Therapist I
often engages with other agencies, advocates for clients/patients,
and offers case management services as needed. SCOPE OF
RESPONSIBILITIES * Provide individual counseling and/or group
facilitation to clients/patients with mental health and substance
abuse disorders. * Maintain concise, timely, and thorough
documentation in the client/patient electronic health record as
defined by agency standards. * Conduct discharge planning based on
the patient's/client's needs. * Demonstrate a "whole person"
approach to care, including the patient's/client's family/support
system when appropriate. * Attend all required internal training
and optional external training regarding evidence-based practices
for Behavioral Health. * Complete assigned agency tasks in a timely
manner. * Provide crisis intervention and support to clients in
emergency situations under the supervision of an agency clinical
supervisor. * Participate in scheduled meetings, including
treatment team and staff meetings. * Develop networks of care for
the betterment of the client. * Participate in multidisciplinary
team to foster a network of support and diverse views regarding
clinical issues that arise in the performance of direct service
functions. * Meet regularly or monthly with the clinical supervisor
to problem-solve, review productivity, and ensure clients' needs
are met. * Proficiency with biopsychosocial assessments *
Willingness to complete peer reviews and make appropriate
corrections * Provide flexibility and adapt to a rapidly changing
environment. * Assist in the development and implementation of
techniques, procedures, and systems designed to improve the level
of care or quality of services as identified or needed for new and
existing programs. * Maintain all certification standards required
by funding sources, the State of Ohio, and the agency; participate
in educational and training opportunities to enhance professional
knowledge and skills. * Perform other duties as assigned. SKILLS
AND QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual
must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The
requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge,
skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions. Knowledge and Abilities * Ability to
communicate and interact with patients/clients in a compassionate,
concerned, and supportive manner that promotes understanding and
recovery from substance use and mental illness. * Ability to
interact with the community, interpret information, and prepare
reports as needed. * Understanding of the Diagnostic and
Statistical Manual, current edition, American Society of Addiction
Medicine (ASAM) criteria, accepted practices of documentation, and
knowledge of evidence-based practices including Trauma-Informed
Care, Housing First, etc. * Ability to manage assigned caseload and
responsibilities. * Proven proficiency in both oral and written
communication skills. * Organizational skills and the ability to
manage and complete multiple tasks. * Strong interpersonal skills
and the ability to interact and deal effectively in a positive
manner with the public, team members, and elected officials.
Position Requirements * Bachelor's degree in psychology, social
work, counseling, or a related field. * Licensed Professional
Counselor (LPC), or Licensed Social Worker (LSW) in the state of
Ohio. * CPR certification. Work Environment * Noise level low.
Physical Requirements * While performing the duties of this job,
the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands and fingers;
handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk; and hear. * The
employee is frequently required to walk, balance, stoop, kneel,
and/or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up
to 15 pounds. * Specific vision abilities required by this job
include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth
perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Keyboard data entry is
required. This description is intended to outline the essential job
functions, the general supplemental functions, and the key
requirements for performing this job. It is not an exhaustive list
of all duties, responsibilities, and requirements for this
position. Other functions may be assigned, and management retains
the right to add or change duties at any time.
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Keywords: The Crossroads Center, Dayton , Therapist I, Healthcare , Cincinnati, Ohio
