Part-Time Mental Health Therapist — Crisis & Group Therapy

Dayton Children's Hospital; Center (IN); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Dayton Children's Hospital is seeking a Mental Health Therapist at the Mathile Center for Mental Health and Wellness. The role emphasizes psychosocial assessments, crisis intervention, and group therapy within the Mental Crisis Services department.

Responsibilities include brief therapeutic interventions, safety planning, mandated reporting as needed, and collaboration with families and the care team. This part-time position requires independent work and participation in unit activities.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required.
• Licensure in Ohio (LMFT/LPC/LSW) required or eligible.
• Minimum 1 year experience in behavioral health or healthcare setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform psychosocial assessments and crisis intervention.
• Deliver brief therapeutic interventions in individual and family formats including safety planning.
• Engage in mandated reporting as needed.
• Collaborate with patients, families and the interdisciplinary team for treatment plans.
• Coordinate with community agencies to ensure comprehensive care.
• Work independently with strong organizational skills.
• Participate in group and milieu activities as directed.

Skills

Psychosocial assessment

Crisis intervention

Group therapy

Safety planning

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Independent work

Time management

Education

Master’s Degree in Counseling or Social Work

Licensure: LMFT/LPC/LSW (Ohio)

Job description

Dayton Children's Hospital is seeking a Mental Health Therapist at the Mathile Center for Mental Health and Wellness. The role emphasizes psychosocial assessments, crisis intervention, and group therapy within the Mental Crisis Services department.

Responsibilities include brief therapeutic interventions, safety planning, mandated reporting as needed, and collaboration with families and the care team. This part-time position requires independent work and participation in unit activities.