Mental Health Tech II - Crisis Center - Pool

Posted 8 days ago

dayton childrensDayton (OH)

Psychiatric Technicians Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers

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About the role

Mental Health Technician IIThe 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: PRN, pool positionworking at least two shifts per monthserving the Crisis Center at the Mathile Center for Mental Health and Wellness

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