Pediatric Mental Health Tech II – Day Shift

Dayton Children's; Dayton (OH); Sur place; USD 25 000 - 30 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Dayton Children's is hiring a Mental Health Technician II for the Mathile Center for Mental Health and Wellness. This part-time role (24 hours per week) supports patients with emotional and behavioral needs under licensed staff supervision, promoting a safe, therapeutic environment and engaging patients in treatment activities.

Responsibilities include crisis intervention, group facilitation, documentation, and collaboration with the care team to implement treatment plans and discharge planning.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in psychology, social work, or related field.
• CPI or other crisis intervention training required or completed within 90 days of hire.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a behavioral health or healthcare setting.
• Experience with mental health or substance use disorders is strongly desired.

Responsabilités

• Provide direct care and support to patients with emotional, psychiatric, or behavioral conditions.
• Maintain a safe, therapeutic milieu and monitor patient behavior.
• Facilitate group sessions and assist with programming and activities of daily living.
• Complete routine safety checks and adhere to patient treatment plans.
• Assist with discharge planning and collaborate with the treatment team.
• Demonstrate trauma-informed care and participate in performance improvement activities.

Connaissances

Trauma-informed care

Group facilitation

Patient engagement

Crisis intervention awareness

Formation

Associate degree in psychology, social work, or related field

Bachelor's degree

Description du poste

Dayton Children's is hiring a Mental Health Technician II for the Mathile Center for Mental Health and Wellness. This part-time role (24 hours per week) supports patients with emotional and behavioral needs under licensed staff supervision, promoting a safe, therapeutic environment and engaging patients in treatment activities.

Responsibilities include crisis intervention, group facilitation, documentation, and collaboration with the care team to implement treatment plans and discharge planning.