Mental Health Therapist - Mental Health Unit - Full time - Seasonal

Facility:

Mathile Center for Mental Health and Wellness

Department:

Mental Crisis Services

Schedule:

Full time

Hours:

40

Job Details:

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.

Required Qualifications

Education:
Master’s Degree in Counseling or Social Work

License/Certification
Independent Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage & Family Therapist Board, LPCC - Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor - Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage & Family Therapist Board, LISW Ohio - Licensed Independent Social Worker - Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage & Family Therapist Board

Experience
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

Department Specific Job Details:

• full time, 40 hours
• Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
• seasonal position, off during summer months
• serving the Mental Health Unit at the Mathile Center