Therapist

DayBreak; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

DayBreak is seeking a licensed mental health professional to provide comprehensive therapy to youth and young adults. The role includes diagnostic assessments, individual and group psychotherapy, crisis intervention, and coordinated care planning.

The position supports unhoused and LGBTQ+ youth among others, with evening/weekend coverage as needed. The Therapist maintains clinical records, ensures timely documentation, and collaborates with community resources to promote seamless discharge and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in counseling or social work from an accredited program.
• Master's degree in counseling or social work preferred.
• Licensure (LPC/LSW; LPCC or LISW) preferred; must maintain licensure.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive diagnostic assessments and treatment planning.
• Provide individual and group psychotherapy using evidence-based practices.
• Deliver crisis intervention and safety planning, coordinating with CIT as needed.
• Coordinate referrals and connect clients with community resources.
• Collaborate on discharge planning to ensure continuity of care.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and timely documentation (72 hours).

Skills

Counseling

Crisis intervention

Assessment & planning

Group therapy

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's in counseling or social work

Master's in counseling or social work preferred

LICSW/LPCC/LPC/LSW license preferred

Job description

Full-time schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PMPosition 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.