Mental Health Technician II

Dayton Children's; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Dayton Children's seeks a Mental Health Technician II to provide direct care for patients with emotional, psychiatric, or behavioral conditions within the Mental Crisis Services team. You will support safety, engagement, and daily activities under licensed staff supervision.

Requirements include an associate degree in psychology or related field, CPI crisis intervention training (within 90 days), and up to one year of behavioral health experience; a bachelor’s degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in psychology, social worker, or a related field is required.
• CPI or other crisis intervention training preferred or required within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Crisis intervention

Trauma-informed care

Education

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

Job description

Facility: Mathile Center for Mental Health and Wellness Department: Mental Crisis Services Schedule: Full time Hours: 36

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

• 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

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

Three days a week, 7a-7p.

At Dayton Children's, we believe that each moment counts with our patients, families, and with each other.

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.