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

Dayton Children's Hospital

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 role helps maintain a safe, therapeutic environment and promotes patient engagement in treatment and daily activities. It includes monitoring patient behavior, facilitating group sessions, and supporting treatment plans. The MHT provides supportive, trauma-informed care to patients and families. Duties include maintaining a safe therapeutic milieu; completing routine safety checks and constant attendance as ordered; following patient-specific treatment plans; providing crisis intervention and assistance with activities of daily living; documenting care; facilitating therapeutic groups and supporting programming; collaborating with the treatment team; and assisting with discharge planning. The MHT demonstrates competence in age-appropriate, trauma-informed care for pediatric patients and participates in self-appraisal for performance improvement. This is a part-time position serving the Mental Health Unit at the Mathile Center for Mental Health and Wellness. The schedule is two 12-hour day shifts, 7:00 AM–7:30 PM, for 24 hours per week, with weekend and holiday rotation. The position is eligible for benefits and PTO.

Requirements

Associate degree in psychology, social work, or a related field.
CPI or other crisis intervention training is preferred or required within 90 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

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.
CPI or other crisis intervention training.

Responsibilities

Provide direct, supportive, trauma-informed care to patients and families.
Maintain a safe and therapeutic milieu.
Complete routine safety checks and provide constant attendance as ordered.
Adhere to patient-specific treatment plans.
Provide crisis intervention and assist with activities of daily living.
Document care appropriately.
Facilitate therapeutic groups and assist with programming.
Collaborate with the treatment team and assist with discharge planning.
Provide age-appropriate, trauma-informed care and service for pediatric patients.
Participate in self-appraisal for performance improvement.
Monitor patient behavior and promote engagement in treatment and daily activities.