Mental Health Technician II - Mental Health Unit - Full time - Nights

Dayton Children's Hospital; Center (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Mental Health Technician II at Dayton Children's Hospital provides direct care and support to pediatric patients with emotional, psychiatric, or behavioral conditions under licensed staff. This on-site role supports a 36-hour work week, with night shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM, and a three-shift pattern including weekends and holidays.

The incumbent assists in maintaining a safe, therapeutic milieu, participates in treatment plans, crisis intervention, and documentation, and collaborates

Qualifications

• Associates degree in psychology, social work, or a related field.
• CPI or crisis intervention training 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 assist with daily activities.
• Facilitate group sessions and support treatment plans with the care team.
• Conduct crisis intervention when needed and ensure accurate documentation.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Education

Associates degree in psychology or related field

Job description

Facility

Mathile Center for Mental Health and Wellness

Department

Mental Health I

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

• full time, 36 hours
• night shift, 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM
• 3 (12) hour shifts
• weekend and holiday rotation
• serving the Mental Health Unit at the Mathile Center