Mental Health Tech I - Mental Health Unit - Part time - Days

About the role

The Mental Health Technician (MHT) works under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Mental Health Clinician to provide direct, supportive, trauma‑informed care to patients and families on the Mental Health Unit at the Mathile Center. The MHT models Dayton Children’s values through effective interaction with patients, families, and the treatment team while delivering excellent care.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe and therapeutic milieu for patients.
• Complete routine safety checks and maintain constant attendance on patients as delegated.
• Ensure patient safety and adherence to treatment plans.
• Demonstrate strong therapeutic communication skills.
• Accept delegated tasks and ask pertinent questions, reporting behavioral changes and mental status updates as indicated.
• Handle sensitive patient information in strict accordance with confidentiality and privacy guidelines.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living.
• Maintain appropriate documentation and collaborate with the treatment team.
• Function as unit clerk and/or support coordinator, supporting the team lead with clerical duties and daily unit operations.
• Comply with the safety management program to provide a secure, hazard‑free therapeutic environment, including the use of de‑escalation techniques.
• Stay knowledgeable about and responsive to the hospital’s mission and the specific goals of the mental health unit.
• Promote a patient‑ and family‑centered, trauma‑informed environment and act as a change agent to meet the rapidly changing census and needs of internal and external customers.

Required Qualifications

• GED or high school diploma.

Schedule

Part‑time, 24 hours per week. Day shift from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM, working 12‑hour shifts with weekend and holiday rotations.