The Centers
Professional III, STARS and Permanent Supportive Housing Therapist
The Centers, Cleveland, Ohio, us, 44101
Professional III, STARS and Permanent Supportive Housing Therapist
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Professional III, STARS and Permanent Supportive Housing Therapist
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Job Summary
The STARS/PSH Behavioral Health Therapist provides integrated clinical services to adults living with serious mental illness, focusing on schizophrenia‑spectrum disorders and individuals residing in permanent supportive housing. This role combines direct therapeutic care, case coordination, and recovery‑oriented support to promote stability, wellness, and community integration. The Therapist works collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to ensure holistic, person‑centered treatment across clinical and housing environments.
Eligibility and Qualifications
An LSW or LPC license in the state of Ohio is required. An LISW or LPCC license is preferred.
Master’s degree in Social Work or a related social service discipline with a minimum of three years mental health and chemical dependency experience.
Key Responsibilities
Provide individual and group therapy using evidence‑based practices tailored to individuals with schizophrenia and other serious mental illnesses.
Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments and develop individualized treatment plans in collaboration with the client and care team.
Deliver services within a recovery‑oriented, trauma‑informed, and person‑centered framework that emphasizes client autonomy and community integration.
Coordinate care across behavioral health, medical, and housing systems, acting as a liaison among providers, case managers, housing staff, and families when appropriate.
Support housing stability by addressing behavioral health needs that impact tenancy, including crisis intervention, symptom management, and medication adherence.
Collaborate with housing staff and property management to ensure clients maintain housing and receive appropriate wraparound services.
Maintain accurate, timely documentation in compliance with agency, funding, and licensing standards.
Engage in regular interdisciplinary team meetings to ensure continuity of care and shared decision‑making.
Provide crisis intervention and risk assessment, including suicide and violence risk, and coordinate higher levels of care as needed.
Participate in training and professional development to maintain licensure and stay current on best practices in behavioral health and supportive housing.
Meet productivity expectations.
Other Duties
Other related duties as assigned.
About The Centers
The Centers provide health, family, and workforce services at 11 locations throughout Greater Cleveland, creating life‑changing solutions for people to lead healthier and more successful lives. We strive to be a service‑oriented workplace that pioneers and co‑creates solutions while fostering belonging in a community where our team members thrive.
Benefits
Choice of medical and dental plans
Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Account for Health and Dependent Care
Vision
Support for continuing education and credential renewal
Life Insurance
Retirement Savings (401k) with a company contribution
Mental Health Support
Employee Assistance Program
Calm Subscription
Short and Long‑Term Disability
The Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Professional III, STARS and Permanent Supportive Housing Therapist
role at
The Centers .
Job Summary
The STARS/PSH Behavioral Health Therapist provides integrated clinical services to adults living with serious mental illness, focusing on schizophrenia‑spectrum disorders and individuals residing in permanent supportive housing. This role combines direct therapeutic care, case coordination, and recovery‑oriented support to promote stability, wellness, and community integration. The Therapist works collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to ensure holistic, person‑centered treatment across clinical and housing environments.
Eligibility and Qualifications
An LSW or LPC license in the state of Ohio is required. An LISW or LPCC license is preferred.
Master’s degree in Social Work or a related social service discipline with a minimum of three years mental health and chemical dependency experience.
Key Responsibilities
Provide individual and group therapy using evidence‑based practices tailored to individuals with schizophrenia and other serious mental illnesses.
Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments and develop individualized treatment plans in collaboration with the client and care team.
Deliver services within a recovery‑oriented, trauma‑informed, and person‑centered framework that emphasizes client autonomy and community integration.
Coordinate care across behavioral health, medical, and housing systems, acting as a liaison among providers, case managers, housing staff, and families when appropriate.
Support housing stability by addressing behavioral health needs that impact tenancy, including crisis intervention, symptom management, and medication adherence.
Collaborate with housing staff and property management to ensure clients maintain housing and receive appropriate wraparound services.
Maintain accurate, timely documentation in compliance with agency, funding, and licensing standards.
Engage in regular interdisciplinary team meetings to ensure continuity of care and shared decision‑making.
Provide crisis intervention and risk assessment, including suicide and violence risk, and coordinate higher levels of care as needed.
Participate in training and professional development to maintain licensure and stay current on best practices in behavioral health and supportive housing.
Meet productivity expectations.
Other Duties
Other related duties as assigned.
About The Centers
The Centers provide health, family, and workforce services at 11 locations throughout Greater Cleveland, creating life‑changing solutions for people to lead healthier and more successful lives. We strive to be a service‑oriented workplace that pioneers and co‑creates solutions while fostering belonging in a community where our team members thrive.
Benefits
Choice of medical and dental plans
Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Account for Health and Dependent Care
Vision
Support for continuing education and credential renewal
Life Insurance
Retirement Savings (401k) with a company contribution
Mental Health Support
Employee Assistance Program
Calm Subscription
Short and Long‑Term Disability
The Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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