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

Dayton Children's Hospital

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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 technician provides supportive, trauma-informed care to patients and families. Responsibilities include maintaining a safe therapeutic milieu, completing routine safety checks and constant attendance as ordered, following patient-specific treatment plans, intervening during crises, assisting with activities of daily living, documenting care, facilitating therapeutic groups and programming, collaborating with the treatment team, and supporting discharge planning. The role requires age-appropriate, trauma-informed care for pediatric patients and participation 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, totaling 24 hours, with weekend and holiday rotations.

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.
• At least 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 care and support to patients with emotional, psychiatric, or behavioral conditions under licensed clinical staff supervision.
• Maintain a safe and therapeutic milieu.
• Complete routine safety checks and provide constant attendance as ordered.
• Follow patient-specific treatment plans.
• Provide crisis intervention.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living.
• Document care appropriately.
• Facilitate therapeutic groups and assist with programming.
• Collaborate with the treatment team and participate in discharge planning.
• Provide age-appropriate, trauma-informed care and services for pediatric patients.
• Participate in self-appraisal for performance improvement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree