Outpatient Mental Health Therapist (LSW, LPC, LPCC, LISW)
Job Description Job Description Join our dynamic and growing mental health team as an Outpatient Mental Health Therapist, where you will play a vital role in delivering comprehensive, evidence-based counseling services to diverse client populations. Midwest Counseling Centers of Ohio (MCCO) is a locally owned, clinician-led practice with a strong reputation for quality care, ethical practice, and trusted relationships in the Dayton community. Led by an owner with more than 35 years of clinical leadership experience, MCCO offers an integrated continuum of care spanning counseling, psychiatric services, and wellness support under one roof. This position offers a collaborative, family-oriented environment where you can deliver high-quality clinical care with balanced professional autonomy. Job Type: Full-time Work Location: In person — Dayton, OH 45458 Compensation: $95,000 – $110,000 per year (commensurate with experience and licensure) Key Responsibilities Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments, including biopsychosocial histories, mental status examinations, risk assessments, and diagnostic formulation. Formulate and execute individualized, evidence-based treatment plans utilizing modalities such as CBT, DBT, trauma-informed care, and motivational interviewing. Deliver individual, couples, family, or group therapy tailored to symptom reduction, skill-building, and functional recovery. Partner with in-house psychiatric providers, fellow clinicians, and support staff to ensure cohesive, integrated care coordination. Provide psychoeducation on mental health conditions, coping mechanisms, and lifestyle interventions to foster client engagement. Maintain timely, high-quality, and compliant clinical documentation within the electronic health record (EHR) system. Participate actively in clinical team consultations, case conferences, and continuous quality improvement initiatives. Execute crisis intervention protocols and safety planning for urgent clinical situations within outpatient scope. Core Competencies & Skills Demonstrated expertise in outpatient counseling, clinical diagnostics, and individualized treatment planning. Proficiency with evidence-based interventions across diverse diagnostic presentations. Strong clinical risk assessment and crisis de-escalation capabilities. Fluency with EHR platforms and compliant clinical documentation workflows. Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills for therapeutic rapport-building and interdisciplinary collaboration. Thorough knowledge of Ohio counseling/social work practice acts, professional codes of ethics, and HIPAA compliance regulations. Qualifications Current, unrestricted Ohio clinical license as an LISW/LISW-S, LPCC/LPCC-S, LSW, or LPC. Demonstrated clinical experience providing psychotherapy to adult populations. Clinical experience with children and adolescents (strongly preferred). Prior outpatient clinical experience (inpatient or higher-acuity background is a plus). Firm grounding in clinical ethics, boundary management, and patient privacy standards. Proven dedication to multidisciplinary teamwork and client-centered clinical care. What We Offer Competitive annual compensation ($95,000–$110,000 based on experience and credential level). Steady, consistent referral pipeline backed by a strong regional clinical reputation. Seamless multidisciplinary collaboration with an established in-house psychiatric team. Dedicated administrative and billing infrastructure to minimize non-clinical overhead. Supportive, clinician-led leadership that respects clinical autonomy and work-life balance. Sustainable workplace culture structured to mitigate burnout and preserve healthy professional boundaries. \nCompany Description A career with MCCO means being part of a dynamic and high energy but comfortable work environment, where each one of our team members can make a difference. We love what we do, and it shows as we are a regional leader in providing personalized Psychotherapy, Counseling, Medication Management including Spravato along with Weight Loss and other Mood & Wellness services. We believe everyone deserves to have excellent care, allowing them to pursue their best life NOW. Company Description A career with MCCO means being part of a dynamic and high energy but comfortable work environment, where each one of our team members can make a difference. We love what we do, and it shows as we are a regional leader in providing personalized Psychotherapy, Counseling, Medication Management including Spravato along with Weight Loss and other Mood & Wellness services. We believe everyone deserves to have excellent care, allowing them to pursue their best life NOW.