Mental Health Therapist - Mental Health Unit - Full time -Days

Dayton Children's Hospital

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Mental Health Therapist provides comprehensive psychosocial assessments and crisis intervention on the mental health unit. The therapist 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 participating in group and milieu activities with patients as directed by unit needs, and collaborating with community agencies to support 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 Dayton Children’s values through effective interactions with patients, families, and team members while providing excellent care.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Counseling or Social Work.
• One of the following credentials: Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), or Ohio Licensed Social Worker (LSW).

Nice To Haves

• At least one 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 on the mental health unit.
• Deliver brief therapeutic interventions in individual and family formats, 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 unit need.
• Collaborate with community agencies to ensure comprehensive care.
• Work independently and maintain a high level of organization.
• Identify opportunities for collaborative work with other hospital units and departments.
• Demonstrate Dayton Children’s values through effective interactions with patients, families, and team members while providing excellent care.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level