Mental Health Tech

Youth Opportunity Investments, LLC • Troy, OH

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Mental Health Technician provides daily supervision, support, and behavioral guidance to youth at West Central Ohio Academy in Troy, Ohio. The role works alongside clinical and educational staff to maintain a safe, structured environment and support treatment goals, positive coping skills, and personal accountability.

West Central Ohio Academy provides gender-responsive, evidence-based care for adolescent girls experiencing mental health and behavioral challenges. Its multidisciplinary team supports emotional regulation, healthy identity development, and relational healing. Programming addresses anxiety, depression, mood disorders, self-injurious behaviors, co-occurring substance use, and the effects of trauma or exploitation, with family participation supporting a successful transition home.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Meet applicable program age requirements.
• Ability to complete required background checks, drug screening, and training.
• Must be in good physical health and emotionally stable.
• Able to actively engage with youth, participate in physical interventions, and transport youth or staff as needed.
• Must be free of communicable diseases as defined by the state.
• Must pass evaluation of physical techniques and certification exams.
• Maintain professional boundaries and serve as a positive role model.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in behavioral health, residential services, youth care, education, security, or direct support.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support youth during daily routines and program activities.
• Maintain a safe, structured, and supportive environment.
• Encourage positive behavior, accountability, and healthy coping skills.
• Reinforce treatment goals and guidance provided by the clinical team.
• Monitor youth behavior and report changes, concerns, or safety issues.
• Use approved de-escalation techniques to support youth during challenging situations.
• Complete required documentation and incident reports.
• Collaborate with clinical, educational, and other program staff.
• Participate in required training and staff development.
• Maintain professional boundaries and serve as a positive role model.
• Complete required training and maintain applicable certifications.
• Report incidents and concerns related to youth safety, boundaries, or inappropriate conduct.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with up to 4% employer match and immediate vesting.
• Paid time off and holidays; earn 4 hours of PTO every pay period.
• Free RX delivery on most medications.
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development.
• Robust Employee Assistance Program.
• Supportive, mission-driven work environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED