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Mental Health Therapist - Mental Health Unit - Pool

Dayton Children's Hospital
Mathile Center for Mental Health and Wellness, United States, United Statespart_timeVerifiedPosted 23 Feb 2026

About the role

Facility:

Mathile Center for Mental Health and Wellness

Department:

Behavorial Crisis Services

Schedule:

Part time

Hours:

4

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.

Department Specific Job Details:

  • pool position, PRN as needed
  • no benefits or PTO
  • serving the inpatient Mental Health Unit at the Mathile Center
  • 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
  • Master's in Counseling or Social Work required
  • LSW, LPC, or LMFT license required

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Dayton Children's Hospital

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