Licensed Group Leader

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Licensed Group Leader

Location: In-person, Cincinnati, Ohio

Job Type: Full-Time

Requirements:

• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or Counseling, prefer Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related field from an accredited institution
• Must be a licensed Social Worker or Counselor
• Minimum of three years clinical experience working with children and families
• Management and/or supervisory experience required
• Proficiency with Microsoft Windows and Office applications

Job Summary

The Licensed Group Leader is responsible for delivering direct therapeutic support to clients through evidence-based interventions, group therapy facilitation, and crisis management strategies. This role plays a pivotal part in maintaining a therapeutic environment, developing individualized treatment plans, and collaborating with internal and external partners to ensure the highest quality of care. The position also emphasizes adherence to organizational standards, timely clinical documentation, and active participation in supervision and quality assurance initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Client Services: Build therapeutic relationships with clients, maintain a healing environment, and implement effective behavior and crisis management plans. Deliver group therapy using evidence-based practices and document interventions in alignment with TFM standards.
• Collaboration: Participate in weekly team meetings and supervision, coordinate care with families, schools, and partners, and use trauma-informed communication. Support client engagement by recruiting new group members.
• Quality & Compliance: Meet quality targets by using clinical data to guide treatment and documentation. Conduct comprehensive assessments and maintain licensure and certification standards.
• Administrative Duties: Complete timely, accurate documentation; manage schedules and reporting in EHR systems; apply correct billing practices; and ensure therapy materials and spaces are prepared and compliant.

Compensation & Benefits:

• $55,000 annually
• Full benefits package includes:
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Retirement plan
  • Tuition assistance
  • Public Loan Forgiveness eligibility
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Weekly licensure supervision
  • Company-issued iPhone and laptop
  • Mileage reimbursement

About Us:

Best Point Education & Behavioral Health is Greater Cincinnati’s most prolific non-profit organization, specializing in education, therapeutic health services, and autism support for vulnerable youth and their families. We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable environment for both staff and clients.

Our Culture:

We believe in leading with compassion, respect, and accountability. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, or any other protected status.

Work Environment:

Exposed to a combination of office, school and mental health treatment environments. Exposed to children with behavior problems. May be exposed to shouting and clients who may be verbally and physically aggressive. May be exposed to blood or vomit and bodily fluids.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend and lift to 50 pounds. Must be capable of sustained exertion and be able to participate in the physical restraint techniques and exercises required to ensure safety of clients at all times.