Mental Health Tech

Mental Health Technician – Youth Behavioral Health

Location: West Central Ohio Academy – Troy, OH Job Type: Full-Time Pay: $22.00–$25.00/hour

About Youth Opportunity & West Central Ohio Academy

Youth Opportunity is a nationally recognized leader in residential and behavioral health treatment for at-risk youth.

West Central Ohio Academy in Troy, Ohio, provides gender-responsive, evidence-based care for adolescent girls experiencing mental health and behavioral challenges. A multidisciplinary team combines clinical expertise with compassion to support emotional regulation, healthy identity development, and relational healing. Licensed mental health professionals provide individual, group, and family therapy using approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and trauma-focused therapies. Specialized programming addresses anxiety, depression, mood disorders, self-injurious behaviors, co-occurring substance use, and the effects of trauma or exploitation. Families actively participate through structured therapy and communication to rebuild trust and support a successful transition home.

About the Role

The Mental Health Technician provides daily supervision, support, and behavioral guidance to youth at West Central Ohio Academy. Working alongside clinical and educational staff, this role helps maintain a safe, structured environment while supporting treatment goals, positive coping skills, and personal accountability.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with up to 4% employer match with Immediate Vesting
• Paid time off (PTO) and holidays – earn 4 hours of PTO every pay period
• Free RX delivery on most medications
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development
• Robust Employee Assistance Program
• Supportive, mission-driven work environment

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and support youth during daily routines and program activities
• Maintain a safe, structured, and supportive environment
• Encourage positive behavior, accountability, and healthy coping skills
• Reinforce treatment goals and guidance provided by the clinical team
• Monitor youth behavior and report changes, concerns, or safety issues
• Use approved de-escalation techniques to support youth during challenging situations
• Complete required documentation and incident reports
• Collaborate with clinical, educational, and other program staff
• Participate in required training and staff development

Qualifications

Required:

• High school diploma or GED
• Meet applicable program age requirements
• Ability to complete required background checks, drug screening, and training

Preferred:

• Experience in behavioral health, residential services, youth care, education, security, or direct support

Physical Demands

• Must be in good physical health and emotionally stable
• Able to actively engage with youth, participate in physical interventions, and transport youth or staff as needed
• Must be free of communicable diseases as defined by the state
• Must pass evaluation of physical techniques and certification exams

Additional Requirements

• Maintain professional boundaries and serve as a positive role model
• Complete required training and maintain applicable certifications
• Report incidents and concerns related to youth safety, boundaries, or inappropriate conduct
• Perform other duties as assigned

Youth Opportunity is an Equal Opportunity Employer.