Mental Health Tech II - Mental Health Unit - Part time - Nights

Dayton Children's Hospital

3d•Onsite

About The Position

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 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. Education Associates degree in psychology, social worker, or a related field required; Bachelors degree is preferred. CPI or other crisis intervention training preferred or required within 90 days of hire. Experience Minimum of 1 year of experience in a behavioral health or healthcare setting required Experience working with patients with mental health or substance use disorders is strongly desired Department Specific Job Details: part time, 24 hours night shift, 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM 2 (12) hour shifts weekend and holiday rotation eligible for shift differential serving the inpatient Mental Health Unit at the Mathile Center Education Requirements: Associates (Required) Certification/License Requirements: 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. If this is you, apply today! 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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Bachelors degree is preferred
Experience working with patients with mental health or substance use disorders is strongly desired

Responsibilities

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
demonstrates competence in providing age-appropriate, trauma informed care and service for pediatric patients
actively participates in self-appraisal for performance improvement