Behavioral Health Therapist
Columbus, OH
The Good Life MedStaff
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Title: Behavioral Health Therapist\nJob Summary:\nThe Behavioral Health Therapist provides therapeutic services to individuals, families, or groups dealing with mental health issues, emotional disorders, substance abuse, and behavioral problems. The therapist assesses patients’ needs, develops treatment plans, and delivers evidence-based interventions to support recovery, resilience, and improved quality of life.\n\nKey Responsibilities:\nConduct clinical assessments, diagnostic evaluations, and psychosocial assessments.\n\nDevelop individualized treatment plans based on client needs and clinical judgment.\n\nProvide individual, group, and/or family therapy using evidence-based therapeutic modalities (e.g., CBT, DBT, motivational interviewing).\n\nCollaborate with psychiatrists, primary care providers, case managers, and other professionals to ensure holistic care.\n\nMonitor client progress, modify treatment plans, and maintain accurate documentation in compliance with legal and ethical standards.\n\nEducate clients and families on coping strategies, mental health conditions, and community resources.\n\nParticipate in crisis intervention and emergency response as needed.\n\nAttend case reviews, staff meetings, and continuing education/training programs.\n\nEnsure compliance with HIPAA, ethical codes, and relevant regulatory standards.\n\nQualifications:\nMaster’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related field.\n\nClinical experience in mental health, behavioral health, or substance abuse treatment settings.\n\nStrong understanding of therapeutic techniques and diagnostic tools (DSM-5).\n\nSkills:\nExcellent interpersonal and communication skills.\n\nAbility to build trust and rapport with diverse populations.\n\nStrong organizational and documentation abilities.\n\nProficiency in using electronic health records (EHR).\n\nLicensing and Certification Requirements:\nMost U.S. states require Behavioral Health Therapists to be licensed. Licensing titles and requirements vary but generally fall into the following categories:\n\nLicense Title\tCommon Titles\tExamples of States\nLicensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)\tLCSW, LICSW\tCA, NY, TX, IL, MA, WA\nLicensed Professional Counselor (LPC)\tLPC, LPCC, LCPC\tGA, TX, CO, MO, MT\nLicensed Marriage and Family Therapist\tLMFT\tCA, FL, OR, NC, NV\nLicensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)\tLMHC\tNY, FL, IN, WA, MA\nPsychologist (PhD/PsyD)\tLicensed Psychologist\tAll states\nSome states also allow provisionally licensed or associate-level therapists (e.g., LMSW, APCC, LAC) to work under supervision until they meet full licensure requirements.\n\nImportant Note:\nLicensure typically requires:\n\nA master’s or doctoral degree.\n\nSupervised clinical hours (ranging from 2,000–4,000 hours).\n\nPassing a national or state-level licensing exam (e.g., ASWB, NCMHCE).