Mental Health Tech II - Mental Health Unit - Pool

Dayton Children's; Dayton (OH); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Dayton Children's is seeking a Mental Health Technician II to support pediatric patients with emotional and behavioral needs. The role emphasizes trauma-informed care, safety monitoring, and engagement in treatment activities under licensed supervision.

You will assist with daily living activities, participate in group sessions, and help implement individualized treatment plans while coordinating with the healthcare team. Part-time PRN pool, rotating shifts, fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in psychology or social work or related field.
• CPI or crisis intervention training preferred or completed within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and support to patients with emotional, psychiatric, or behavioral conditions.
• Maintain a safe, therapeutic milieu and monitor patient safety checks per order.
• Facilitate group sessions and support treatment plans.
• Document care accurately and collaborate with the treatment team.
• Support discharge planning and trauma-informed care for pediatric patients.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Safety monitoring

Documentation

Group session facilitation

Education

Associate degree in psychology or social work

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Job description

## Mental Health Tech II - Mental Health Unit - PoolApply: Mathile Center for Mental Health and Wellness: Part time: Posted Today: R24407## **Facility:**Mathile Center for Mental Health and Wellness## **Department:**Mental Health II## **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, as needed pool position* working at least 36 hours every 6 weeks* serving the Mental Health Unit at the Mathile Center