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Mental Health Technician II - Crisis Center - Full Time - Evenings

Dayton Children's Hospital

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Location
Dayton, OH
Schedule
Full-time
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Associate's degree

Job overview

The Mental Health Technician II provides direct care and support to patients with emotional, psychiatric, or behavioral conditions under licensed clinical supervision. The role helps maintain a safe, therapeutic environment and supports patient engagement in treatment and daily activities. It includes monitoring behavior, facilitating groups, providing trauma-informed care, and collaborating with the treatment team on care and discharge planning.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Trauma-Informed CareCrisis InterventionBehavioral HealthMental Health CareSubstance Use Disorder Care

Qualifications

Associate's in Psychology, Social Work, or Related FieldCPI or Other Crisis Intervention TrainingBachelor's Degree1+ Year Behavioral Health or Healthcare ExperienceMental Health or Substance Use Disorder Patient Experience

Full job description

Mathile Center for Mental Health and Wellness

Full time

R24530

Facility:Mathile Center for Mental Health and WellnessDepartment:Mental Crisis ServicesSchedule:Full timeHours:36Job 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, 2:00 PM - 2:30 AM

  • 3 (12) hour shifts

  • weekend and holiday rotation

  • serving the Crisis Center in 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.

How this job compares

Set against the 383 open Behavioral Health Technician jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • US median$19–24/hr154 hourly ranges
Openings
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Experience
This posting asks for at least 1 year of experience; Behavioral Health Technician postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year at the median (126 postings).
Education
This posting asks for an associate degree; 32 of the 383 open Behavioral Health Technician jobs (8%) ask for an associate degree or higher.

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