Mental Health Therapist - Mental Health Unit - Pool

CounselorPer Diem

Compensation

Pay not disclosed

Employment & setting
Per Diem
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 56m ago · Verified live

Job description

Facility

Mathile Center for Mental Health and Wellness Department: Mental Crisis Services Schedule: Part time Hours: 4 Job Details: The Mental Health Therapist provides comprehensive psychosocial assessments, crisis intervention, and group therapy in the mental health unit or day treatment program. 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 program 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
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

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:
PRN, pool position
working at least two shifts per month
serving the Mental Health Unit at the Mathile Center

Key Responsibilities

The Mental Health Therapist provides comprehensive psychosocial assessments, crisis intervention, and group therapy within the mental health unit. They collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and families to develop and execute personalized treatment plans for patients.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master’s Degree in Counseling or Social Work and possess a valid license such as LMFT, LPC, or LSW in Ohio. At least one year of experience in a behavioral health or healthcare setting is preferred.

Key Skills

Psychosocial assessmentTreatment planningSubstance use disorder treatmentInterdisciplinary collaborationCase management

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% are remote, 16% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Ohio is 92.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.3% of Ohio clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Benefits & Perks40 jobs · 37 employers

401k / retirement match
90%
CME allowance
50%
Loan repayment
25%
Sign-on bonus
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PSLF eligible
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