Therapist

Daybreak; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Daybreak in Dayton, OH is seeking an experienced Therapist to provide comprehensive mental health services, including assessments and psychotherapy, to youth and young adults. The ideal candidate will support clients in achieving mental wellness and stability using evidence-based practices.

This role demands collaboration with various community resources and active participation in discharge planning. Candidates must possess a relevant master’s degree and licensure as LPC or LSW. Full-time employment with a competitive salary is offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a master’s degree in counseling or social work preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years related experience preferred.
• Minimum of LPC or LSW license required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive diagnostic assessments for clients.
• Provide individual and group psychotherapy using evidence-based practices.
• Collaborate with clients to develop discharge plans.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Individual and group psychotherapy

Community resource coordination

Education

Master’s degree in counseling or social work

Bachelor’s degree in counseling or social work

Job description

Job Details Level: Experienced Job Location: Dayton, OH 45402 Position Type: Full Time Education Level: Graduate Degree Salary Range: $60,000.00 / year Travel Percentage: Less than 10% Job Shift: First Job Category: Other

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 some evenings and weekends. Services are provided in the office and in the 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 and create individual service 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 license required; LPCC or LISW preferred.