Behavioral Health Therapist - Eating Disorder Clinic
Compensation
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Job Description
Facility
Behavioral Health Center - South Campus
Department: Eating Disorder Therapy Services
Schedule: Full time
Hours: 40
Job Details
The Behavioral Health Therapist provides intensive behavioral health services including diagnostic assessments, individual, group and family-based psychotherapy, and crisis intervention as needed.
Responsible for collaborating with patients and families in developing an individualized treatment plan that will specifically address identified areas of concern.
Responsible for assisting patients and their families in understanding ways to effectively manage symptoms and behaviors attributed to the identified behavioral health diagnosis (es).
Assists families in effectively addressing complex personal and environmental difficulties which interfere with effective social functioning. Responsible for the delivery of clinical services which are available to the patient, the patient’s family, and other persons significant to the patient.
Is able to work independently, is well organized and identifies opportunities to work collaboratively with other units/departments within the hospital. Participates as a collaborative member of the interdisciplinary team and community agencies.
The BHT demonstrates and models Dayton Children’s values through effective interaction with patients, families, and treatment team members while providing excellent care.
Department Specific Job Details
Education
Master’s Degree in Social Work or Counseling required
Certifications
Only One of the Mentioned Certifications Required
- LSW Ohio - Ohio Licensed Social Worker - Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage & Family Therapist Board
- 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
Schedule: full time, 40 hours day shift, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM serving the Eating Disorder Clinic at the South Campus Behavioral Health Center
Key Responsibilities
The Behavioral Health Therapist provides intensive clinical services including diagnostic assessments, psychotherapy, and crisis intervention for patients with eating disorders. They collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and families to develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in Social Work or Counseling. A valid Ohio license as an LSW, LMFT, or LPC is required.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 50% are remote, 24% have no call, 58% require no weekends.
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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