Description

Community Based Qualified Mental Health Specialist 

Location: 4633 Aicholtz Rd, Cincinnati, Ohio 45244    (All Clermont Northeastern Schools, grades K-12)

Hours: Full Time with flexible hours with some early morning school hours as well as some evening hours and on-call responsibilities.

At Child Focus we believe that early intervention is key to transforming lives. Join our dedicated team and make a lasting impact by helping children and families overcome mental health challenges. As part of our mission, we strive to foster healthy relationships, enhance emotional well-being, and empower youth to thrive both in school and beyond.

When you work with us, you’re not just part of an agency—you’re part of a community that’s changing the future for youth in Clermont County! Are you passionate about making a difference? At Child Focus we value collaboration, embrace new challenges, and are deeply committed to delivering high-quality care. If you’re looking for an opportunity to join a supportive, team-oriented environment where your expertise can truly shine, we have an exciting opening for a Qualified Mental Health Specialist to work within the Clermont County community. The right candidate will exercise critical thinking skills, be able to work independently, and have previously demonstrated time management abilities.

Exploring options? We’d love to talk and share what we’re about. 

Primary responsibilities:

• Provide individual and group behavioral health services to youth across Clermont County, ensuring a client-centered approach that fosters active collaboration in the treatment process
• Deliver services in diverse settings including schools, homes, and community locations, working closely with clients, families, and community professionals to tailor interventions that best meet the needs of each youth
• Conduct prevention services aimed at identifying emerging behavioral or mental health challenges, while proactively engaging with clients and their families to create comprehensive treatment plans that involve appropriate referrals to other levels of care
• Serve as a key liaison by linking clients to relevant community resources, ensuring that families have access to the support they need, and fostering strong partnerships with school staff, community organizations, and other stakeholders
• Actively collaborate with schools, community-based professionals, and families to design and implement coordinated treatment strategies that promote the well-being and success of youth clients.

Comprehensive Benefits Package:  

• Medical, vision, dental insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) + Flex Spending Account (FSA) with agency match
• 10 days of PTO for first-year employees + 6 days Extended Illness Benefits (EIB) starting in year one
• Mileage reimbursement
• Company-sponsored vehicle lease or Vehicle lease program - new vehicle provided for business and personal use with simple bi-weekly payroll deductions (fuel, maintenance and insurance included)
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness program eligibility and tuition reimbursement.
• 403(b) with up to 6% employer match 
• 25% discount on-site childcare 
• Employee wellness and engagement initiatives
• Dependently Licensed Supervision 

Great Work Life Balance! Employees are supported with flexible work schedules.

Growth and Advancement Opportunities. Leadership is committed to promoting from within and growing the next generation of leaders.

Personal and professional value in the work they do to support children, families and adults. Employees are highly engaged.

Free continuing education and clinical supervision for licensed employees. Child Focus financially supports employee’s professional development. 

Requirements

Degree Required: Bachelor’s degree Psychology, Social Work, or related field
License Preferred: No license is required but having an OCPSA, OCPS, or LSW would be a plus.