Mental Health Therapist/Counselor — Crisis Receiving Center, 3rd Shift

Job overview

The Mental Health Therapist/Counselor role is onsite in Cincinnati, OH, supporting the Crisis Receiving Center on the third shift, 11:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m. The stated base salary is $45,651–$51,912 per year; shift differentials may apply, including $6 per hour for third shift and $1 per hour for weekend hours. Greater Cincinnati Behavioral Health Services works to help people challenged by severe mental illness and addiction lead healthier, more productive lives. The therapist or counselor provides rapid assessment, crisis intervention, and short-term stabilization while helping coordinate safe discharge and follow-up. The role supports the center’s alternative to emergency rooms or incarceration for people experiencing behavioral health crises.

What you'll do

• Conduct mental health and diagnostic assessments for walk-in and law-enforcement-referred clients
• provide crisis de-escalation and brief interventions using motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and other evidence-based methods
• collaborate with an interdisciplinary team on safe discharge planning and coordinated follow-up
• diagnose using DSM-5 and contribute to treatment recommendations
• deliver trauma-informed, client-centered therapy.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

mental health therapist/counselor

crisis receiving center

3rd shift

11:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m.

cincinnati oh

greater cincinnati behavioral health services

full-time

crisis intervention

behavioral health

master’s degree

ohio license

$45,651–$51,912/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Shift differentials, paid time off and sick leave, health, dental and vision benefits, 403(b) with agency match, tuition assistance up to $2,500 per semester for MSW or MA Counseling, internship/practicum opportunities, free CEUs, license supervision, and annual discretionary performance bonuses.

Why this role

Supports a new Crisis Receiving Center initiative; eligible candidates may qualify for Ohio’s Welcome Back bonus of up to $3,000. Benefits include paid time off and sick leave, health, dental and vision coverage, 403(b) match, tuition assistance, free CEUs, and license supervision.

About the employer

Greater Cincinnati Behavioral Health Services is hiring for this role. Industry: Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers. Sector: 62.