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

About the role

The Mental Health Technician (MHT) works under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Mental Health Clinician to provide direct care for mental health patients in accordance with established standards and licensure guidelines. The MHT models Dayton Children’s values through effective interaction with patients, families, and the treatment team while delivering excellent, trauma‑informed, supportive care.

Responsibilities

• Provision of a safe and therapeutic milieu
• Completion of routine safety checks and constant attendance on patients as ordered
• Ensuring patient safety and adherence to treatment plans
• Demonstrating strong therapeutic communication skills
• Accepting delegated tasks and asking pertinent questions
• Reporting patient information, including behavioral changes and mental status updates
• Appropriately handling sensitive patient information and upholding strict confidentiality and privacy guidelines
• Assisting with activities of daily living
• Providing appropriate documentation
• Collaborating with the treatment team
• Functioning as the unit clerk and/or support coordinator, supporting the team lead in clerical duties and daily unit operations
• Complying with the safety management program to maintain a secure, hazard‑free environment and reduce injury risk, including use of de‑escalation techniques
• Being knowledgeable about and responsive to the hospital’s mission and the specific goals of the mental health unit
• Promoting a patient‑ and family‑centered, trauma‑informed environment
• Acting as a change agent to meet rapidly changing census and needs of internal and external customers within the mental health setting

Schedule

Part‑time, 24 hours per week; night shift 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM (12‑hour shifts); weekend and holiday rotations; serving the Mental Health Unit at the Mathile Center.