Mental Health Therapist

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive psychosocial assessments and crisis intervention for patients on the inpatient mental health unit
• Deliver brief therapeutic interventions in both individual and family formats, including safety planning
• Collaborate with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams to develop and execute personalized treatment plans
• Participate in group and milieu activities as directed by unit needs
• Perform mandated reporting as required by law and hospital policy
• Coordinate with community agencies to ensure continuity and comprehensive care for patients
• Work independently to maintain high levels of organization and identify collaborative opportunities across hospital departments

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Counseling or Social Work
• Valid professional license (LMFT, LPC, or LSW)
• Experience working with patients presenting with mental health or substance use disorders

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a behavioral health or healthcare setting

About the Company

Dayton Children's is dedicated to providing exceptional pediatric care. We believe that every moment counts with our patients, families, and each other. Our team is driven by core values including a commitment to safety, serving with compassion, owning every moment, collaborating because we are better together, innovating with purpose, and respecting every person.