Degree Required: Bachelor’s degree in psychology, criminal justice, social work or a related field 

License Preferred: LSW 

Child Focus is a leading provider of behavioral health services for children, youth, and families across Southwest Ohio. We are seeking a full-time, year-round Qualified Mental Health Specialist (QMHS) to join our Juvenile Court Intensive Home-Based Team, delivering trauma-informed services where they matter most: homes, schools, and communities. 

This role is ideal for someone who believes in team-based work, early intervention, rehabilitation over punishment, and meeting youth where they are—both emotionally and geographically. 

What You’ll Do

• Provide individual and group behavioral health services to youth involved with the juvenile court system
• Deliver services in real-world settings, including homes, schools, and community locations
• Work alongside probation officers and participate in court hearings, contributing a mental health perspective within the justice system
• Connect youth and families to community resources and collaborate closely with schools and other service providers

Why Child Focus ?

We offer excellent benefits, mileage reimbursement, and a company car program to support your work in the community. 

At Child Focus, we hold ourselves to the highest standards while leading with compassion. Our work is grounded in collaboration, responsive programming, and servant leadership. We actively support personal, professional, and agency-wide growth, and we value a team culture built on trust, respect, and mutual support.

 Our Mission - Child Focus, Inc. partners with communities to strengthen the quality of life for children, families, and adults.

 If you’re passionate about mental health, youth justice, and creating meaningful change beyond office walls, we’d love to meet you.

Comprehensive Benefits Package: 

· Medical, vision, dental insurance, and EAP program.

· Health Savings and Flex Spending account options with agency match.

· 10 days of PTO for first-year employees.

· Extended illness benefits.

· 403(b) retirement plan with 6% employer match.

· Company car program and mileage reimbursement.

· Federal Student Loan Forgiveness program eligibility and tuition reimbursement.

· Paid internships.

· Childcare with 25% employee discount.

· Employee wellness benefits.

· Paid Continued Education Trainings

· Dependently Licensed Supervision

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 What We’re Looking For

Degree Required: Bachelor’s degree in psychology, criminal justice, social work or a related field 

License Preferred: LSW 

• Availability for flexible scheduling, including some evenings, and on-call responsibilities
• Strong critical thinking, time management, and independent work skills
• A commitment to ethical practice, collaboration, and youth-centered care