Mental Health Therapist (LMFT/LPCC)

–Skilled Nursing & Long-Term Care Facilities

Location: Cincinnati, Ohio (Statewide opportunities available)

Employment Type: Full-Time and Part Time Available

Compensation Pay: $35.00 - $45.00 per hour

About Us:

Brighter Day is dedicated to enhancing the mental health and quality of life of individuals in long-term care, nursing homes, and other residential facilities. Our compassionate and professional team serves diverse populations, including the elderly and subacute residents, addressing their unique needs with tailored, evidence-based mental health services.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a qualified and passionate Mental Health Therapist to provide essential therapeutic services to residents in skilled nursing facilities, long-term care facilities, and related settings. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on the well-being of individuals who often face complex emotional, psychological, and cognitive challenges.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct individual, group, and family therapy sessions tailored to the unique needs of the residents.
• Perform diagnostic assessments, including Alzheimer's screening, cognitive assessments, and psychological evaluations.
• Develop and implement behavior management interventions and strategies for managing pain.
• Support residents in adjusting to facility life and addressing grief, loss, or other emotional challenges.
• Collaborate with facility staff, families, and other healthcare providers to coordinate care and develop comprehensive treatment plans.
• Provide training and education for facility staff on behavioral health strategies and care best practices.
• Maintain compliance with facility, state, and federal regulations, ensuring alternatives to psychotropic medications and restraints are prioritized.

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or Marriage and Family Therapy.
• Active Ohio licensure as one of the following: LMFT/LPCC.
• Strong understanding of the mental health needs of elderly and subacute populations.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in long-term care, skilled nursing, or similar settings.
• Knowledge of dementia care and behavior management techniques.
• Willingness to travel up to 45 minutes.

Benefits:

• Up to $5,000 Sign on Bonus
• Brighter Day offers a variety of part-time options to our LMHCs and LMFTs on a W2 fee-for-service financial arrangements
• Competitive Remuneration Package- Potential Income Range
• Medical/Dental
• Free CEU's
• 401k
• No On-Call, Nights, or Weekends
• Mileage Reimbursement

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $35.00 - $45.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person