"Mental Health Therapist"

Job Details

Position Summary:

The University of Dayton, a top-tier Catholic research institution, seeks an exceptional Mental Health Therapist to join our dynamic team in the School of Education and Health Sciences. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the well-being of our student community while playing a pivotal role in providing comprehensive mental health services. Apply today!

The Mental Health Therapist will provide individual, group, family, and crisis counseling to the student's in the schools served. The Therapist will be responsible to teach a Social and Emotional program to all the classes in the assigned school. Assisting principals and education staff in the best ways to handle challenging behavior.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Counseling or Social Work, with licensure in the state of Ohio - LPC or LSW
• Minimum of 3 years mental health treatment experience with school age children
• Experience working in diverse cultures
• Valid driver's license with low risk driving record

Preferred Qualifications:

While not everyone may possess all of the preferred qualifications, the ideal candidate will bring many of the following:

• Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor or Licensed Independent Social Worker
• Mental health counseling experience in a K-12 school setting
• Knowledge of Catholic schools and their culture
• Demonstrated successful experience working independently and productively
• Demonstrated successful experience working as part of a team
• Successful demonstration of flexibility in day-to-day activities
• Demonstrated successful experience building and sustaining relationship and partnerships with school staff and community.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

To apply please submit a cover letter addressing each minimum qualification and any applicable preferred qualifications that you meet.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The University does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position

Closing Statement:

Informed by its Catholic and Marianist mission, the University is committed to the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Informed by this commitment, we seek to increase diversity, achieve equitable outcomes, and model inclusion across our campus community. As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, we will not discriminate against minorities, women, protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, or on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity.