Mental Health Therapist - Mental Health Unit - Pool

Dayton Children's Hospital

About The Position

The Mental Health Therapist provides comprehensive psychosocial assessments and crisis intervention on the mental health unit. This role is responsible for delivering brief therapeutic interventions in individual and family formats, including safety planning. This role is responsible for mandated reporting as needed. The mental health therapists collaborate with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team to develop and execute personalized treatment plans that effectively address behavioral health diagnoses and complex social needs. This role requires participation in group and milieu activities with patients as directed by unit need. The therapist is also responsible for collaborating with community agencies to ensure comprehensive care. The therapist is expected to work independently, maintain a high level of organization, and identify opportunities for collaborative work with other units and departments within the hospital. The therapist demonstrates and models Dayton Children’s values through effective interaction with patients, families, and team members while providing excellent care. Department Specific Job Details: pool position, as needed eligible for shift differential no benefits or PTO included Minimum of 1 year of experience in a behavioral health or healthcare setting preferred Experience working with patients with mental health or substance use disorders is strongly desired serving the inpatient mental health unit at the Mathile Center At Dayton Children's, we believe that each moment counts with our patients, families, and with each other. We are moving at a fast pace and are looking for the right talent for our team at Dayton Children's. We want people who embody our values and want to become a part of the Dayton Children's difference. If this is you, apply today! Our values: We commit to safety - We ensure every action and decision prioritizes the safety of patients, families, and employees. We serve with compassion - We bring generosity, empathy, and kindness to all interactions. We own every moment - We take pride in everything we do. We’re better together - We collaborate, communicate, and support one another to deliver optimal care. We innovate with purpose - We adapt and change to improve pediatric care, for today and tomorrow. We value and respect each person - We create an inclusive space where everyone feels welcome and respected. Dayton Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity and will not discriminate against minorities, women, protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, or based on age, color, gender identity, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or transgender status.

Requirements

Masters: Counseling (Required)
Masters: Social Work (Required)
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFTs) - Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage & Family Therapist Board
LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor - Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage & Family Therapist Board
LSW Ohio - Ohio Licensed Social Worker - Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage & Family Therapist Board

Nice To Haves

Minimum of 1 year of experience in a behavioral health or healthcare setting preferred
Experience working with patients with mental health or substance use disorders is strongly desired serving the inpatient mental health unit at the Mathile Center

Responsibilities

Provides comprehensive psychosocial assessments and crisis intervention on the mental health unit.
Delivers brief therapeutic interventions in individual and family formats, including safety planning.
Responsible for mandated reporting as needed.
Collaborate with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team to develop and execute personalized treatment plans that effectively address behavioral health diagnoses and complex social needs.
Participation in group and milieu activities with patients as directed by unit need.
Collaborating with community agencies to ensure comprehensive care.
Work independently, maintain a high level of organization, and identify opportunities for collaborative work with other units and departments within the hospital.
Demonstrates and models Dayton Children’s values through effective interaction with patients, families, and team members while providing excellent care.