Mental Health Technician II - Full Time - 1st Shift

Dayton Children's; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Dayton Children’s is seeking a Mental Health Technician II to provide direct care to pediatric patients with emotional or behavioral conditions. The role supports safe, therapeutic milieu and active participation in treatment, under licensed supervision.

Shift is 7:00AM–7:00PM, with one weekend every four weeks; 36 hours per week. Responsibilities include safety checks, crisis intervention, daily living activities support, documentation, and collaboration with the treatment team to facilitate

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe, therapeutic milieu and supervise safety checks.
• Assist with activities of daily living and coordinate programming.
• Facilitate group sessions and support treatment plans.
• Collaborate with the treatment team and assist with discharge planning.
• Provide trauma‑informed, patient‑centered care and accurate documentation.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Trauma-informed care

Direct patient care

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Associates degree in psychology or related field

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

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: Shift: 7:00AM - 7:00PM, one weekend every four weeks, r At Dayton Children's, we believe that each moment counts with our patients, families, and with each other. We are moving at a fast pace and are looking for the right talent for our team at Dayton Children's. We want people who embody our values and want to become a part of the Dayton Children's difference.

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.