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

Dayton Children's; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Dayton Children's is seeking a Mental Health Technician II to provide direct care and support to pediatric patients with emotional and behavioral conditions. You will help maintain a safe, therapeutic milieu and promote engagement in treatment under licensed staff supervision.

Responsibilities include monitoring patient behavior, facilitating group activities, and assisting with treatment plans and discharge planning. Trauma‑informed care and crisis intervention are essential parts of the role.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in psychology, social worker, or related field.
• CPI or 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.
• Experience working with patients with mental health or substance use disorders is strongly desired.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and support to pediatric patients with emotional, psychiatric, or behavioral conditions under supervision of licensed staff.
• Maintain a safe, therapeutic environment and promote patient engagement in treatment and daily activities.
• Monitor patient behavior, facilitate group sessions, and support treatment plans.
• Perform trauma‑informed care, safety checks, and crisis intervention as needed.
• Document appropriately and collaborate with the treatment team and discharge planning.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Direct patient care

Education

Associates degree in psychology, social work, or related field

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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 working Monday and Tuesday weekend and holiday rotation serving the Crisis Center at the Mathile Center.

Our values:

• We commit to safety - We ensure every action and decision prioritizes the safety of patients, families, and employees.
• We serve with compassion - We bring generosity, empathy, and kindness to all interactions.
• We own every moment - We take pride in everything we do.
• We’re better together - We collaborate, communicate, and support one another to deliver optimal care.
• We innovate with purpose - We adapt and change to improve pediatric care, for today and tomorrow.
• We value and respect each person - We create an inclusive space where everyone feels welcome and respected.

Dayton Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity and will not discriminate against minorities, women, protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, or based on age, color, gender identity, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or transgender status.