Licensed Group Leader - Summers Off

Licensed Group Leader – Talawanda Middle School

Are you a licensed behavioral health professional who is passionate about helping middle schoolers build skills, navigate challenges, and achieve meaningful progress? Best Point Education & Behavioral Health is seeking a Licensed Group Leader to serve as the clinical lead for daily school-based day treatment services.

In this role, you'll plan, facilitate, and bill therapeutic day treatment services while creating a structured, trauma-informed environment that supports client development and well-being. You'll facilitate evidence-based group therapy, implement behavior support and crisis management strategies, collaborate with families and school personnel, and contribute to individualized treatment planning.

This is an opportunity to make a direct impact on the lives of children and families while continuing to develop your clinical expertise and prepare for future leadership opportunities.

Compensation & Benefits

$44,000 - $47,600 on a 10-month schedule – school breaks off!

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 for eligible employees
• HSA with employer contributions up to $1,200 annually for eligible 2+ person plans
• FSA options
• Free preventive care and wellness programs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering confidential emotional, financial, legal, and personal support
• Pet insurance options

Financial Security

• Competitive 403(b) retirement plan with up to 4% employer match
• Employer-paid life insurance valued at 2.5 times annual salary, up to $300,000, for eligible employees
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Educational loan forgiveness support and resources
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility

Career Growth & Development

• Free CEUs and licensure supervision, where applicable
• 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 opportunities

Time Away

• Generous PTO, up to 34 days off in the first year for eligible employees
• 10 paid holidays
• Paid parental leave for birth, adoption, or foster placement
• Work-life balance support

Job Responsibilities

Lead Clinical & Direct Client Services

• Serve as the clinical lead responsible for planning, facilitating, documenting, and billing daily day treatment services.
• Foster a structured, therapeutic group environment that promotes safety, engagement, and growth.
• Communicate effectively with clients, families, and school personnel.
• Develop and implement Behavior Support Plans (BSPs) and crisis management strategies.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and clinically appropriate documentation.
• Use CPI and de-escalation techniques during crisis situations.

Collaborate with Families, Schools & Treatment Teams

• Prepare for and actively participate in supervision and case consultations.
• Collaborate with assigned internal and external partners to meet client and program goals.
• Participate in weekly treatment team meetings.
• Maintain regular communication with schools and guardians.
• Use trauma-informed and strength-based communication strategies.
• Contribute to coordinated services that address individual client needs.

Support Quality & Clinical Effectiveness

• Contribute to quarterly quality targets and program goals.
• Use data to inform treatment planning, clinical decision-making, and documentation.
• Conduct diagnostic assessments to determine appropriate levels of care.
• Develop and implement treatment objectives based on client needs.
• Maintain compliance with applicable licensure and professional standards.
• Support the delivery of consistent, high-quality therapeutic services.

Manage Administrative & Documentation Responsibilities

• Complete all required documentation accurately and on time.
• Update schedules in Credible prior to the start of each work week.
• Use Credible reports to track outcomes and performance.
• Apply appropriate billing codes and location types.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with applicable privacy regulations across all settings.
• Complete required…