Primary Therapist - MonDay

Salary : $49,816.00 - $65,187.20 Annually
Location : 1951 S. Gettysburg Ave Dayton, OH 45417, OH
Job Type: Full-time Regular
Job Number: MDC12251
Department: MONDAY COMMUNITY CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION
Opening Date: 01/23/2026
Internal Only: No


Position Overview
Under general supervision, is responsible for providing mental health assessment and/or treatment for MonDay residents according to established policies and procedures. Assists in creating and fostering an environment conducive to the treatment, operational and administrative goals and mission of the MonDay program.

Summary of Job Duties
*Hired candidates will receive a $500 sign on bonus upon successful completion of the 6-month Review Period.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

TREATMENT PROGRAMMING:
• Assists in planning, developing, and implementing treatment for all residents.
• Completes required documents for program and ensures that all intake procedures are completed and documented.
• Participates in treatment program orientation by explaining program goals, objectives, rules, client obligations and rights.


. • Conducts clinical assessments, identifies methods and procedures for obtaining corroborative information, develops diagnostic evaluations and completes treatment plans.
• Identifies treatment methods and resources to be utilized.
• Provides individual counseling sessions.
• Facilitates group sessions.
• Provides case management services by coordinating with other agencies, resources, and professionals within a planned framework of action toward the achievement of established goals.
• Responds to crisis situations and uses appropriate crisis intervention techniques.
RELATED PROGRAMMING RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Provides resident education regarding treatment issues.
• Refers resident to community resources and assist residents to utilize available systems. Shares the results of assessment and resident case plan with Clinical Staff.
• Writes reports, progress notes, discharge summaries and other client-related data.
• Consults with in-house staff or outside professionals to assure comprehensive quality care for the residents.
• Assists Clinicians in treatment and aftercare planning. May assist the Screening Unit in evaluating a resident's psychological, social, and physiological signs and symptoms to determine appropriateness for admission. Performs and monitors case management.
OPERATIONS:
• Disciplines residents according to policy and procedure, implements and enforces procedure for managing residents.
• Ensures that all operational documentation is completed, monitors residents, provides transportation, and performs other operational duties.
ADMINISTRATIVE:
• Participates in team/ staff meetings.
• Participates in and performs public relations.
• Collects, prepares, and submits monthly/quarterly/annual statistical reports.
QUALITY ASSURANCE:
• Participates in the implementation of the quality assurance program for the institution.

Minimum Qualifications and Requirements
MINIMUM EDUCATION KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

1.Bachelor's degree in Social Work with an LSW and at least two years of clinical experience with Diagnostic Assessments and DSM required. Actively enrolled into a Master's Counseling program with a valid CT. Master's degree in Social Work or related field and must have an LPC/MFT/LPCC preferred
2.• Prefer work experience with mental health, substance abuse, personality disorders and a familiarity with a correction population desired.

3. Must maintain licensure requirements of the State of Ohio Counselor and Social Work Board.

4. Position requires the ability to analyze, plan, and implement effective clinical/chemical dependency programming techniques which may include coaching, counseling, and positive reinforcement acquired through a minimum of three years training and experience.

5. Familiarity with Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and a working knowledge of 12 step recovery programs. Clinical and chemical dependency assessment skills. Ability to facilitate groups.

6. Ability to assess and implement counseling and counseling techniques and case management services for a correctional population.

7. Ability to interpret and write clinical reports and statistical information.

8. Interpersonal communication skills requiring courtesy and tact are necessary to communicate effectively with staff, residents, families, social service, criminal justice
agencies, and the general public.

Valid State Ohio Driver's License required.

Supplemental Information
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of t hose that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Ability to drive a vehicle in all conditions
• Ability to pull, push and manipulate equipment
• Ability to sit and/or stand for long periods of time

All the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform any other job-related instructions as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

MonDay Community Correctional Institute provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
Background Check Information - Criminal and Driving Records
All Montgomery County employees become members of the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System and have access to deferred compensation programs.

Benefits may vary for full-time, part-time, intermittent, and seasonal employees and/or due to union affiliation. The list below demonstrates the benefits that may be available to employees according to employment status and is subject to change.

Full-Time Employees (40 hours per week): Health insurance with HSA match, wellness program and incentives, life insurance, paid vacation, paid personal leave days, sick leave, holiday pay, tuition reimbursement, and access to dental, vision, short-term disability, accident & critical care benefits.

Part-Time Employees (Benefits Eligible) (scheduled 21+ hours per week): Health insurance with HSA match, wellness program and incentives, life insurance, paid personal leave days, sick leave, holiday pay for hours scheduled to work on holidays, and access to dental, vision, short-term disability, accident & critical care benefits.

Part-time Employees (Non-Benefits Eligible) (20 hours or less per week): Benefits include Long Term Sick Leave Accrual, Paid Personal Leave, and holiday pay for hours scheduled to work on holidays.

Seasonal Employees: Benefits include Sick Leave accrued at 4.6 hours for every eighty 80 hours in active
pay status. Seasonal employees scheduled to work 40 hours during their period of employment will accrue vacation in the same manner as regular full-time employees and can use their vacation after completion of twenty-six (26) bi-weekly pay periods in active pay status. Part-time Seasonal employees (scheduled to work less than 40 hours) do not accrue vacation.

Intermittent and Temporary Employees: Long-Term Sick Leave accrual is based on hours worked.

Benefit information can be found on the Montgomery County Benefits website at: