Part Time- Therapist

DayBreak; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

DayBreak in Dayton, OH is seeking a Part-time Therapist to deliver comprehensive mental health services to youth and young adults. You will conduct diagnostic assessments, provide individual and group psychotherapy, and respond to crises during office and community sessions.

You will lead collaborative treatment planning, coordinate care, and maintain timely documentation. The role serves unhoused and LGBTQ+ youth, with on-call crisis duties and discharge planning to ensure continuity of care.

Qualifications

• Assessment and Treatment Planning: Conduct comprehensive diagnostic assessments and develop individual services plans.

Responsibilities

• Assessment and Treatment Planning: Conduct comprehensive diagnostic assessments for all incoming Daybreak clients.
• Counseling and Therapy: Provide individual and group psychotherapy using evidence-based practices.
• Crisis intervention: On-call assessments and safety planning coordination with CIT when hospitalization is needed.
• Documentation and Compliance: Maintain records and submit documentation within 72 hours of service delivery.
• Group Facilitation: Lead groups on psychoeducation, coping skills and related topics.
• Discharge and Continuity of Care: Develop discharge plans ensuring post-program care access.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Group psychotherapy

Assessment & treatment planning

Documentation

Licensure: LSW/LISW/LPC/LPCC

Education

Bachelor's degree in counseling or social work

Master's degree in counseling or social work preferred

Job description

Schedule: Part Time 2–3 days per week, schedule to be discussed.Position SummaryThe Therapist provides comprehensive mental health services to Daybreak clients, including diagnostic assessments, individual and group psychotherapy, and crisis intervention. This role supports youth and young adults in achieving mental wellness and stability through evidence-based clinical practices, collaborative treatment planning, and timely coordination of care. The clinician is responsible for providing high-quality, evidence-based behavioral health services to youth and young adults served by Daybreak.The Therapist provides these services during normal business hours as well as evenings and weekends. Services are provided in the office and in community.Duties & ResponsibilitiesAssessment and Treatment PlanningConduct comprehensive diagnostic assessments for all incoming Daybreak clients (adults and children).Engage in person centered treatment planning with persons served. Create individual services plans for all clients.As a member of the Clinical On-Call team, provide crisis intervention assessments and develop safety plans, including coordination with Crisis Intervention Teams (CIT) when hospitalization screenings are necessary.Counseling and TherapyProvide individual and group psychotherapy services utilizing evidence-based practices to support clients in achieving their treatment goals.Tailor interventions to address the needs of special populations served by Daybreak, including but not limited to unhoused youth, LGBTQ+ youth and other special populations.Group Facilitation of a wide variety of groups to include psychoeducation, coping skills, and other relevant topics.Resource Coordination and ReferralOffer referrals to appropriate community-based mental health services that exceed Daybreak’s scope of care.Provide resources and referrals related to substance use disorders.Connect clients with specialized community resources that align with their identities or needs (e.g., LGBTQ+ services, housing supports).Discharge and Continuity of CareCollaborate with clients to develop discharge plans that ensure continuity of mental health care and access to supportive services upon program completion or exit.Documentation and ComplianceMaintain accurate and complete clinical records in accordance with agency policies, funder requirements, accrediting bodies, and ethical standards.Submit documentation of clinical services within 72 working hours of service delivery, as per agency protocol, to support timely billing and client recordkeeping.Productivity and Professional DevelopmentAchieve and maintain productivity standard, as established in clinical supervision and agency policy.Maintain licensure (LSW, LISW, LPC, LPCC) by completing all continuing education requirements (CEUs) as defined by the applicable licensing board.Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in counseling or social work from an accredited program. Master’s degree in counseling or social work preferred.Minimum of 2 years related experience preferred.Minimum of LPC or LSW required; LPCC or LISW preferred.