Mental Health Therapist - Mental Health Unit - Part time - Weekends
About The Position
The Mental Health Therapist provides comprehensive psychosocial assessments, crisis intervention, and group therapy in the mental health unit or day treatment program. The role delivers brief individual and family therapeutic interventions, including safety planning, and completes mandated reporting as needed. The therapist collaborates with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team to develop and carry out personalized treatment plans addressing behavioral health diagnoses and complex social needs. The role includes participation in group and milieu activities with patients as directed by program needs, as well as collaboration with community agencies to ensure comprehensive care. The therapist works independently, maintains a high level of organization, and identifies opportunities to collaborate with other hospital units and departments. The therapist demonstrates and models Dayton Children’s values through effective interactions with patients, families, and team members while providing excellent care. The position serves the Mental Health Unit at the Mathile Center for Mental Health and Wellness.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Counseling or Social Work.
- One of the listed credentials: Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), or Ohio Licensed Social Worker (LSW).
Nice To Haves
- Minimum of 1 year of experience in a behavioral health or healthcare setting is preferred.
- Experience working with patients with mental health or substance use disorders is strongly desired.
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive psychosocial assessments and crisis intervention.
- Provide group therapy in the mental health unit or day treatment program.
- Deliver brief individual and family therapeutic interventions, including safety planning.
- Complete mandated reporting as needed.
- Collaborate with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team to develop and execute personalized treatment plans.
- Participate in group and milieu activities with patients as directed by program needs.
- Collaborate with community agencies to ensure comprehensive care.
- Work independently, maintain organization, and identify opportunities for collaboration with other hospital units and departments.
- Model Dayton Children’s values through effective interactions with patients, families, and team members.
Benefits
- Eligible for shift differential.
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Job Type
Part-time
