Mental Health Technician 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 at the Mathile Center for Mental Health and Wellness is seeking a part-time Mental Health Technician II. The role provides direct care for pediatric patients with emotional or behavioral conditions under licensed supervision.

You will help maintain a safe, therapeutic milieu, support treatment plans, facilitate group activities, and collaborate with the treatment team to promote patient engagement and daily living skills.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and support to pediatric patients with emotional, psychiatric, or behavioral conditions under supervision of licensed staff.
• Maintain a safe, therapeutic milieu; monitor patient behavior and participate in treatment activities.
• Facilitate group sessions, document appropriately, and assist with discharge planning as part of the treatment team.

Skills

Behavioral health experience

Crisis intervention

Education

Associates degree in psychology, social work, or related field

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Facility

Mathile Center for Mental Health and Wellness

Facility

Mathile Center for Mental Health and Wellness

Department

Mental Health Crisis Services 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

• pool position, as needed
• working at least two shifts per month
• serving the Crisis Center at the Mathile Center