Group Therapy Lead (LSW/LPC)

Group Therapy Lead

The Group Therapy Lead provides direct therapeutic support to youth through evidence-based interventions, structured group therapy, and crisis management. This position plays a key role in creating a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment while helping clients build skills and achieve individualized treatment goals.

The Group Therapy Lead collaborates with families, schools, clinical teams, and community partners to coordinate quality care and ensure services are responsive to each client's needs. This role also emphasizes strong clinical documentation, data-informed treatment planning, professional supervision, quality improvement, and compliance with organizational and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities

Direct Client Services

• Build and maintain strong, therapeutic relationships with clients.
• Facilitate structured group therapy using evidence-based interventions and practices.
• Develop and implement interventions aligned with individualized treatment goals.
• Implement Behavioral Support Plans (BSPs) and crisis management strategies.
• Utilize CPI and de-escalation techniques to safely respond to crisis situations.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and clinically appropriate documentation.

Collaboration & Communication

• Communicate effectively with clients, families, guardians, school personnel, and internal teams.
• Participate in clinical supervision, case consultations, and weekly treatment team meetings.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to support individual client and program goals.
• Contribute to a collaborative, multidisciplinary treatment environment.

Quality & Compliance

• Use client data and outcomes to inform treatment planning and clinical decision-making.
• Contribute to quarterly quality, productivity, and performance goals.
• Maintain compliance with professional licensure requirements, billing standards, HIPAA, and organizational policies.
  
• Maintain professional knowledge through ongoing training and development.

Documentation & Administrative Responsibilities

• Complete clinical documentation and billing accurately and within required timelines.
• Utilize Credible reports to monitor client outcomes, productivity, and performance.
• Ensure group therapy spaces are safe, organized, prepared, and appropriately stocked.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Active LSW, LISW, LPC, or LPCC license in the State of Ohio.
• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.
• Experience working in office, school, and/or mental health treatment settings.
• Experience implementing behavior modification strategies and therapeutic interventions.
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, organization, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced therapeutic environment serving youth.
• Commitment to trauma-informed, client-centered care.
• Ability to respond calmly and effectively to crisis situations.

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation is based on education, licensure, qualifications, and experience.

• Bachelor's Level: Starting at $55,000 annually
• Master's Level: Starting at $59,000 annually

At Best Point, we believe taking care of our employees is essential to taking care of our community. That's why we offer a comprehensive and affordable benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, career growth, and work-life balance. Our benefit costs are approximately 38% lower than those of other organizations our size, helping you keep more of what you earn.

Health & Wellness

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting as low as $27 per paycheck
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions of up to $1,200 annually for 2+ person plans
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Free preventive care and wellness programs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing confidential emotional, financial, legal, and personal support
• Optional pet insurance

Financial Security

• Competitive 403(b) retirement plan with up to a 4% employer match
• Employer-paid life insurance valued at 2.5x your annual salary, up to $300,000 — 100% paid by Best Point
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility, along with educational loan forgiveness support and resources

Career Growth & Development

• Weekly licensure supervision
• Free continuing education opportunities and professional development
• Tuition reimbursement opportunities
• 10% tuition discount for online programs through the University of Cincinnati
• Leadership Academy and professional development programs at no cost
• Interest-free personal computer loan program
• Employee referral bonus program with payouts of up to $1,000

Tools & Resources to Support Your Work

• Company-issued laptop
• Mileage reimbursement for eligible work-related travel
• Technology and resources to support effective clinical service delivery

Time Away to Recharge

• Generous paid time off package — up to 34 days off in your first year for eligible employees
• 10 paid holidays annually
• Paid parental leave for birth, adoption, and foster placement
• A work environment that supports healthy work-life balance and personal well-being

Work Environment

This position works across office, school, and mental health treatment environments and involves direct interaction with children and youth experiencing behavioral and emotional challenges.

Employees may be exposed to shouting and clients who demonstrate verbal or physical aggression. The position may also involve exposure to blood, vomit, and other bodily fluids. Employees are expected to maintain a professional, therapeutic, and safety-focused approach when responding to challenging behaviors and crisis situations.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

The position regularly requires sitting, standing, walking, bending, and lifting up to 50 pounds. Employees must be capable of sustained physical exertion and able to participate in required physical restraint techniques and exercises to ensure client safety.

About Best Point

Best Point Education & Behavioral Health is Greater Cincinnati's most prolific nonprofit organization specializing in education, therapeutic health services, and autism support for vulnerable and at-risk youth and their families.

We are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable environment where employees can grow professionally while making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families.

Our Culture

We lead our community with respect and tolerance, both internally and externally, and expect our employees to embrace these values in their day-to-day interactions.

Best Point is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, gender, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any other protected category.

Apply today to grow your clinical career while making a lasting impact on the lives of children and families in our community!