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Facility:Mathile Center for Mental Health and WellnessDepartment:Behavorial Crisis ServicesSchedule:Part timeHours:4Job 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.

Department Specific Job Details:

+ CPI or other crisis intervention training preferred or required within 90 days of hire.

+ 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

+ pool position, as needed

+ eligible for shift differential

Education Requirements:

Associates (Required)

Certification/License Requirements:

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.