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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.

Requirements

  • Master’s Degree in Counseling or Social Work
  • 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
  • Experience working with patients with mental health or substance use disorders

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.
  • Responsible for 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, maintain a high level of organization, and identify opportunities for collaborative work with other units and departments.
  • Demonstrate and model Dayton Children’s values through effective interaction with patients, families, and team members while providing excellent care.

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