Inpatient Mental Health Tech - Trauma-Informed Care

Dayton Children's; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

PTO

Job summary

Dayton Children's in Dayton, OH is hiring a Mental Health Technician (MHT) to support inpatient psychiatric care on the Mathile Center. Working under RN or LMHC supervision, you provide direct, trauma-informed care, monitor safety, and engage patients and families with compassionate communication.

This full-time role offers 36 hours weekly across three 12-hour day shifts (7:00 AM–7:30 PM) with weekend/holiday rotations, benefits, and PTO.

Qualifications

• Experience in inpatient mental health care preferred.
• Ability to handle confidential information.
• Strong communication with patients and families.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to mental health patients.
• Perform safety checks and supervision.
• Document care activities and changes in status.
• Assist with activities of daily living and unit clerical duties.
• Collaborate with treatment team.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Therapeutic communication

Patient observation

Confidentiality

Job description

Dayton Children's in Dayton, OH is hiring a Mental Health Technician (MHT) to support inpatient psychiatric care on the Mathile Center. Working under RN or LMHC supervision, you provide direct, trauma-informed care, monitor safety, and engage patients and families with compassionate communication.

This full-time role offers 36 hours weekly across three 12-hour day shifts (7:00 AM–7:30 PM) with weekend/holiday rotations, benefits, and PTO.