Mental Health Technician II - Crisis Center - Full time - Days
- Days
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About the job
Facility
Mathile Center for Mental Health and Wellness
Department
Mental Crisis Services
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 II 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.
Required Qualifications
Associates degree in psychology, social worker, or a related field.
CPI or other crisis intervention training preferred or required within 90 days of hire.
Preferred Qualifications
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.
Department Specific Job Details
- full time, 36 hours
- day shift, 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM
- 3 (12) hour shifts
- weekend and holiday rotation
- serving the Crisis Center in the Mathile Center
From Dayton Children's Hospital's job posting, checked 4 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Dayton Children's Hospital
Dayton Children's Hospital is a nonprofit children's hospital with an emergency department in Dayton, OH. Its job board posts jobs for mental health staff, nurses and physicians. Source: Medicare Care Compare: Dayton Children's Hospital
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