Mental Health Tech II - Crisis Center - Part time - Days

Dayton Children's; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Dayton Children's is seeking a Mental Health Technician II for the Crisis Center at the Mathile Center for Mental Health and Wellness. This part-time role (24 hours) supports pediatric patients with emotional and behavioral needs under licensed staff supervision, including crisis intervention and group activities.

The position emphasizes trauma-informed care, safety checks, and collaboration with the treatment team to support discharge planning and patient engagement in treatment plans.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in psychology, social worker, or a related field.
• CPI or other crisis intervention training preferred or required within 90 days of hire.
• Bachelor's degree is preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a behavioral health or healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and support to pediatric patients with emotional, psychiatric, or behavioral conditions.
• Maintain a safe, therapeutic milieu and monitor patient behavior.
• Assist in group sessions and support treatment plans under supervision.
• Complete routine safety checks and documentation per order.

Education

Associates degree in psychology, social worker, or a related field

Bachelor's degree

Job description

## Mental Health Tech II - Crisis Center - Part time - DaysApplylocations: Mathile Center for Mental Health and Wellnesstime type: Part timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R24013## **Facility:**Mathile Center for Mental Health and Wellness## **Department:**Mental Crisis Services## **Schedule:**Part time## **Hours:**24## **Job Details:**The Mental Health Technician II provides direct care and support to patients with emotional, psychiatric, or behavioral conditions under the supervision of licensed clinical staff. The MHT assists in maintaining a safe, therapeutic environment and promotes patient engagement in treatment and daily activities. This role is critical in monitoring patient behavior, facilitating group sessions, and supporting overall treatment plans. The Mental Health Technician II is responsible for performing supportive, trauma informed care to patients/families. Responsibilities include the provision of a safe and therapeutic milieu, completion of routine safety checks and constant attendance per order, adherence to patient-specific treatment plans, crisis intervention, assistance with activities of daily living, appropriate documentation, facilitation of therapeutic group and assistance with programming, collaboration with the treatment team and discharge planning. The MHT demonstrates competence in providing age-appropriate, trauma informed care and service for pediatric patients and actively participates in self-appraisal for performance improvement. Required Qualifications Associates degree in psychology, social worker, or a related field. CPI or other crisis intervention training preferred or required within 90 days of hire. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree Minimum of 1 year of experience in a behavioral health or healthcare setting. Experience working with patients with mental health or substance use disorders is strongly desired.**Department Specific Job Details:*** part time, 24 hours* day shift, 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM* 2 (12) hour shifts* weekend rotation every 4 weeks* serving the Crisis Center at the Mathile Center