Pediatric Mental Health Tech II | Night Shift

Dayton Children's; United States; On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Dayton Children's is seeking a Mental Health Technician II to provide direct care for pediatric patients with emotional or behavioral conditions under supervision of licensed clinicians. The role emphasizes a safe, therapeutic milieu, crisis intervention, and assisting with daily living activities.

Requirements include an associates degree (bachelors preferred), CPI or crisis intervention training within 90 days, and at least 1 year of behavioral health experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in behavioral health or healthcare setting.
• Experience with pediatric mental health or substance use disorders preferred.
• CPI or crisis intervention training required within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe and therapeutic milieu for patients.
• Monitor and document patient condition and safety.
• Assist with activities of daily living.
• Facilitate therapeutic group sessions and support programming.
• Collaborate with the treatment team and participate in discharge planning.
• Respond to crises with appropriate intervention.
• Maintain accurate patient records and notes.
• Support trauma-informed care for pediatric patients.

Skills

CPI training

Education

Associates degree

Bachelors degree preferred

Job description

Dayton Children's is seeking a Mental Health Technician II to provide direct care for pediatric patients with emotional or behavioral conditions under supervision of licensed clinicians. The role emphasizes a safe, therapeutic milieu, crisis intervention, and assisting with daily living activities.

Requirements include an associates degree (bachelors preferred), CPI or crisis intervention training within 90 days, and at least 1 year of behavioral health experience.