Mental Health Therapist - Mental Health Unit - Full time - Nights

Dayton Children's; Dayton (OH); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Dayton Children’s is seeking a Mental Health Therapist to join the Mental Crisis Services team. You will perform psychosocial assessments, crisis intervention, and group therapy within the Mental Health Unit and Day Treatment programs, developing personalized treatment plans with families and the interdisciplinary team.

Requirements include a Master’s Degree in Counseling or Social Work and licensure as LMFT, LPC, or LSW in Ohio. Minimum one year of behavioral health experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Counseling or Social Work is required.
• Licensure as LMFT/LPC or LSW in Ohio is required or strongly preferred.
• Experience in behavioral health settings is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychosocial assessments for patients in crisis and non-crisis situations.
• Deliver crisis intervention and short-term therapy within unit or day treatment.
• Conduct group therapy and participate in milieu activities as directed.
• Collaborate with families and interdisciplinary team to develop treatment plans.
• Coordinate with community agencies to ensure comprehensive care.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Group therapy

Psychosocial assessments

Education

Master's Degree in Counseling or Social Work

Job description

## Mental Health Therapist - Mental Health Unit - Full time - NightsApply: Mathile Center for Mental Health and Wellness: Full time: Posted Yesterday: R24375## **Facility:**Mathile Center for Mental Health and Wellness## **Department:**Mental Crisis Services## **Schedule:**Full time## **Hours:**36## **Job Details:**The Mental Health Therapist provides comprehensive psychosocial assessments, crisis intervention, and group therapy in the mental health unit or day treatment program. This role is responsible for delivering brief therapeutic interventions in individual and family formats, including safety planning. This role is responsible for mandated reporting as needed. The mental health therapists collaborate with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team to develop and execute personalized treatment plans that effectively address behavioral health diagnoses and complex social needs. This role requires participation in group and milieu activities with patients as directed by program need. The therapist is also responsible for collaborating with community agencies to ensure comprehensive care. The therapist is expected to work independently, maintain a high level of organization, and identify opportunities for collaborative work with other units and departments within the hospital. The therapist demonstrates and models Dayton Children’s values through effective interaction with patients, families, and team members while providing excellent care. Required Qualifications Education: Master’s Degree in Counseling or Social Work License/Certification Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFTs) - Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage & Family Therapist Board, LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor - Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage & Family Therapist Board, LSW Ohio - Ohio Licensed Social Worker - Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage & Family Therapist Board Experience Minimum of 1 year of experience in a behavioral health or healthcare setting preferred Experience working with patients with mental health or substance use disorders is strongly desired**Department Specific Job Details:*** full time, 36 hours* 3 (12) hour shifts working Mon, Weds, and Fri* evening shift, 4:00 PM - 4:30 AM* 1 weekend rotation a month* serving the Mental Health Unit at the Mathile Center