Part Time- Therapist

Daybreak Inc.; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Daybreak Inc. in Dayton, OH is seeking a Part Time Therapist to provide comprehensive mental health services to youth and young adults.

You will conduct diagnostic assessments, individual and group therapy, and crisis intervention, delivering evidence-based care in office and community settings. The role requires a bachelor’s degree (master’s preferred) in counseling or social work, licensure as LPC or LSW, or LPCC/LISW preferred, and the ability to work evenings or weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in counseling or social work required.
• LPC or LSW licensure required; LPCC/LISW preferred.
• 2+ years related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive diagnostic assessments for daybreak clients.
• Engage in person-centered treatment planning and create individual service plans.
• Provide individual and group psychotherapy using evidence-based practices.
• Offer crisis intervention and safety planning; coordinate with CIT as needed.
• Coordinate referrals to community-based mental health services.
• Collaborate on discharge plans to ensure continuity of care.
• Maintain accurate clinical records within agency timelines.

Skills

LPC or LSW licensed

LPCC or LISW preferred

Education

Bachelor's degree in counseling or social work

Master's degree in counseling or social work preferred

Job description

Part Time- Therapist# Part Time- TherapistDayton, OH 45402Start Date 10/21/2026## OverviewPosition TypePart TimeJob ShiftFirstEducation LevelBachelor's degreeTravel PercentageLess than 10%CategoryOther## Description**Schedule:** Part Time 2–3 days per week, schedule to be discussed.**Position Summary**The 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 & Responsibilities****Assessment and Treatment Planning*** Conduct 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 Therapy*** Provide 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 Referral*** Offer 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 Care*** Collaborate 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 Compliance*** Maintain 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 Development*** Achieve 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.## Qualifications* 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.