Mental Health Therapist

Apply now Job No: 503649 Work Type: Staff Full Time (1500 hours or greater) Location: Dayton, OH Category: University Staff Department: ECHO - 210312 Pay Grade: A - Exempt Advertised: June 16, 2026 Applications close: Open until filled Position Summary: Join a dedicated team supporting the emotional well-being and success of students. 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. This is a 10 month position with a work schedule of August 1 - May 31. Minimum Qualifications: Master's Degree in Counseling or Social Work with licensure in the State of Ohio; Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, Licensed Social Worker, or Licensed Independent Social worker. Experience providing mental health treatment to a variety of clientele. Successful experience working with people from various social and cultural communities. Valid driver's license and low risk driving record and is insurable by the University. Preferred Qualifications: Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), or Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW). 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 dignity of every human being. Informed by this commitment, we seek to increase diversity in all of its forms, achieve fair outcomes, and model inclusion across our campus community. The University is committed to policies of affirmative action designed to increase the employment opportunities of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in compliance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1973. #J-18808-Ljbffr