Mental Health Technician II

daytonchildrens; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Dayton Children's seeks a Mental Health Technician II to provide direct care for pediatric patients with emotional, psychiatric, or behavioral needs under licensed supervision. The role emphasizes safety, trauma-informed care, and engagement in treatment plans.

Responsibilities include completing safety checks, crisis intervention, group facilitation, and collaboration with the treatment team to support discharge planning and daily activities.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in psychology, social work or related field is required.
• CPI or crisis intervention training preferred or required within 90 days of hire.
• Bachelor's degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care for pediatric patients with emotional, psychiatric or behavioral conditions under supervision.
• Perform routine safety checks, crisis intervention and adherence to treatment plans.
• Facilitate therapeutic group sessions and assist with activities of daily living.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Trauma-informed care

Patient safety

Group facilitation

Education

Associates degree in psychology, social worker, or related field

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Facility:

Mathile Center for Mental Health and Wellness Department:

Mental Crisis Services Schedule:

Full time Hours: 36

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:

Three days a week, 7a-7p