Posted 2d ago

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

@ Dayton Children's Hospital
Dayton, Ohio, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:direct care, monitor patients, documentation
Requirements Summary:Assist in direct patient care in pediatric behavioral health; maintain safe environment; aid in group activities; document care; associates degree required; CPI training preferred; 1 year behavioral health experience.
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Job Description

Facility:

Mathile Center for Mental Health and Wellness

Department:

Mental Health I

Schedule:

Full time

Hours:

36

Job Details:

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:

  • full time, 36 hours

  • 3 (12) hour shifts

  • day shift, 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM

  • weekend and holiday rotation

  • serving the inpatient Mental Health Unit at the Mathile Center