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

Facility:Mathile Center for Mental Health and WellnessDepartment:Mental Crisis ServicesSchedule:Full timeHours:36Job Details:The Mental Health Technician (MHT) III serves as a lead clinical support professional, providing advanced direct care, crisis intervention, and therapeutic support to patients with complex emotional, psychiatric, or behavioral conditions. Operating with a high degree of autonomy under the supervision of licensed clinical staff, the MHT III not only maintains a safe, trauma-informed therapeutic environment but also serves as a milieu leader. This role is critical in modeling advanced behavioral interventions, mentoring staff, coordinating daily shift programming for highly acute individuals, and executing specialized medical and technical support procedures within the crisis center under the delegation of licensed personnel.

The MHT III is responsible for delivering and overseeing highly skilled, trauma-informed care to patients and families. Key responsibilities include the active management of a safe and therapeutic milieu, coordinating routine safety checks, and executing high-acuity 1:1 intervention. The MHT III plays an active role in treatment plan development, leads complex crisis interventions, facilitates advanced therapeutic groups, and collaborates closely with the multidisciplinary team on complex discharge planning. The MHT III demonstrates advanced competency in providing age-appropriate pediatric care and safely performing essential medical support procedures, including specimen collection, electrocardiograms (EKGs), and splint placements.

Required Qualifications

Associates degree in related field

2 years mental health work experience required

Registered Behavioral Training and certification provided upon hire

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelors degree in related field

3+ years of mental health experience

2 years inpatient mental health/crisis/emergency department experience preferred

1+ EKG experience

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 inpatient Mental Health Unit at the Mathile Center

At Dayton Children's, we believe that each moment counts with our patients, families, and with each other.

We are moving at a fast pace and are looking for the right talent for our team at Dayton Children's. We want people who embody our values and want to become a part of the Dayton Children's difference. If this is you, apply today!

Our values:

• We commit to safety - We ensure every action and decision prioritizes the safety of patients, families, and employees.

• We serve with compassion - We bring generosity, empathy, and kindness to all interactions.

• We own every moment - We take pride in everything we do.

• We’re better together - We collaborate, communicate, and support one another to deliver optimal care.

• We innovate with purpose - We adapt and change to improve pediatric care, for today and tomorrow.

• We value and respect each person - We create an inclusive space where everyone feels welcome and respected.

Dayton Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity and will not discriminate against minorities, women, protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, or based on age, color, gender identity, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or transgender status.