Mental Health Therapist - Mental Health Unit - Part time - Weekends

Dayton Children's Hospital

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. Working with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team, the therapist develops and carries out personalized treatment plans addressing behavioral health diagnoses and complex social needs. The role includes participating in group and milieu activities as directed by unit needs and collaborating with community agencies to support comprehensive care. The therapist works independently, stays organized, and identifies opportunities to collaborate with other hospital units and departments. The therapist models Dayton Children’s values through effective interactions with patients, families, and team members while providing excellent care. This is a part-time position on the Mental Health Unit at the Mathile Center for Mental Health and Wellness. The schedule is one 12-hour day shift each Saturday, from 8:00 AM to 8:30 PM, with eligibility for a shift differential.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Counseling or Social Work.
An applicable listed credential: 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 for behavioral health diagnoses and complex social needs.
Participate in group and milieu activities with patients as directed by unit needs.
Collaborate with community agencies to ensure comprehensive care.
Work independently, maintain organization, and identify opportunities to collaborate with other hospital units and departments.
Model Dayton Children’s values in interactions with patients, families, and team members while providing excellent care.