Mental Health Tech II - Crisis Center - Pool

Dayton Children's Hospital; Center (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Dayton Children's Hospital is seeking a Mental Health Technician II for the Mathile Center for Mental Health and Wellness. This pediatric-focused role provides direct care under licensed staff, maintaining a safe, therapeutic milieu and engaging patients in treatment activities.

The position is part-time (PRN pool), requires CPI or crisis intervention training within 90 days, and favors candidates with an associates degree in a related field and at least one year in behavioral health.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and support to pediatric patients with emotional, psychiatric, or behavioral conditions.
• Maintain a safe, therapeutic milieu and monitor patient behavior.
• Facilitate group sessions and support treatment plans; assist with activities of daily living.

Skills

CPI or crisis intervention training

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 Health Crisis Services I

Schedule

Part time

Hours

4

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

• PRN, pool position
• working at least two shifts per month
• serving the Crisis Center at the Mathile Center for Mental Health and Wellness