Night-Shift Mental Health Technician I (Part-Time)

Dayton Children's Hospital; Center (IN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Dayton Children’s Hospital is seeking a Mental Health Technician (MHT) for part-time night shifts in the Mathile Center for Mental Health and Wellness. The role provides direct care to pediatric mental health patients under nursing or clinician supervision, emphasizing trauma-informed, therapeutic interactions and strict confidentiality.

Responsibilities include maintaining a safe milieu, safety checks, and collaboration with the treatment team.

Qualifications

• Ability to provide trauma-informed care to patients and families.
• Capable of maintaining patient safety and confidentiality.
• Ability to complete routine safety checks and monitor patient status.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to mental health patients per standards and licensure.
• Maintain safe, therapeutic milieu and perform routine safety checks.
• Document patient information and report changes to the team.
• Assist with activities of daily living and unit clerical duties as needed.
• Use de-escalation techniques and uphold confidentiality.

Skills

Therapeutic communication

Trauma-informed care

Documentation

Collaboration with treatment team

De-escalation techniques

Job description

Dayton Children’s Hospital is seeking a Mental Health Technician (MHT) for part-time night shifts in the Mathile Center for Mental Health and Wellness. The role provides direct care to pediatric mental health patients under nursing or clinician supervision, emphasizing trauma-informed, therapeutic interactions and strict confidentiality.

Responsibilities include maintaining a safe milieu, safety checks, and collaboration with the treatment team.