Job Summary
The Black Mental Health Corporation is seeking passionate and dedicated Mental Health Therapists (LPC, LSW, LMFT, LPCC, LISW, IMFT) who specialize in child and adolescent populations in a school based setting.
Our Mission: The Black Mental Health Corporation strives to provide excellent, quality mental health care to underserved communities. It is the goal of The Black Mental Health Corporation to rebuild these communities, one family at a time through excellent mental health, community based and social assistance services.
Our History: TBMHC was created by founder, Desmond Yanamayu with black people in mind, after realizing this diverse population experiences challenges and struggles that are unique from many other racial/ethnic groups. Because of this, he wanted to create a space where black people could feel comfortable getting counseling with someone who understands their issues specifically related to them. Even still, The Black Mental Health Corporations services are open to people of all ethnicities and racial backgrounds.
Join us at The Black Mental Health Corporation, where we strive to create a supportive environment for all individuals, with a special focus on the unique challenges faced by the Black community. We welcome candidates from all ethnicities and backgrounds who are committed to making a difference in the lives of children, adolescents, and families.
About the Position
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Community-Based Mental Health Therapist to join our mission-driven team. In this role, you will bring high-quality mental health care directly to the individuals and families who need it most—whether in their homes, schools, or other community settings.
You will help clients build coping skills, strengthen support systems, and navigate life’s challenges with confidence and resilience. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day by promoting mental health equity and delivering culturally affirming, trauma-informed care.
If you are passionate about empowerment, accessibility, and serving diverse communities, we would love to have you on our team.
As a Community-Based Therapist, you will provide direct clinical services and support to individuals and families in their homes, schools, and other community settings. Responsibilities include:
Clinical Services
- Conduct intake procedures, including all required forms and releases.
- Provide diagnostic assessments to determine eligibility and treatment needs.
- Facilitate individual, family, and group therapy using culturally responsive, evidence-based approaches.
- Deliver crisis intervention, safety planning, and risk assessments when needed.
Treatment Planning & Collaboration
- Develop collaborative treatment goals with clients and families.
- Identify client strengths, needs, and barriers to inform the Individual Service Plan (ISP).
- Modify treatment plans as needed and communicate progress during treatment team meetings.
- Coordinate care with community partners, schools, and other service providers.
Documentation & Compliance
- Complete treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries in a timely manner.
- Maintain productivity expectations and meet all state, federal, and funding requirements.
- Participate in clinical supervision and ongoing professional development.
Community Engagement
- Connect clients to community resources and ensure follow-up on referrals.
- Support clients navigating trauma, addiction, grief/loss, family conflict, chronic stress, and other challenges.
- Provide services where clients feel most comfortable—home, community, school, or telehealth.
Education and License Requirements
Masters Level education in Social Work, Psychology, or field related to Mental Health.
Licensed by the State of Ohio
Experience:
- Proven experience in social work or family therapy
- Strong knowledge of conflict management techniques
- Familiarity with case management principles
- Ability to conduct thorough patient assessments
- Passion for serving underserved populations and addressing mental health disparities.
- Strong engagement skills, cultural humility, and the ability to meet clients where they are.
- Commitment to ethical, person-centered, trauma-informed care.
Education and License Requirements
- Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, or a related field in Mental Health.
- Licensed (LSW, LPC, LMFT) or Independently licensed in the state of Ohio (LISW, LPCC, IMFT).
- CANS certification preferred
Pay: $40.00 - $60.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Professional development assistance
Application Question(s):
- Are you licensed by the state of Ohio?
- What License do you hold?
Work Location: In person
