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As of Aug 28, 2026, the average hourly pay for day shift inpatient mental health in the United States is $44.53, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $30.53 and $52.88 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Day Shift Inpatient Mental Health vs Day Shift Inpatient Psychiatric Technician?

AspectDay Shift Inpatient Mental HealthDay Shift Inpatient Psychiatric Technician
CredentialsTypically requires a relevant degree or certification in mental health or psychologyOften requires certification as a psychiatric technician or related credential
Work EnvironmentHospitals, mental health facilities, inpatient unitsPsychiatric wards, hospitals, inpatient psychiatric units
Job ResponsibilitiesProviding therapy, patient assessment, crisis interventionMonitoring patients, assisting with daily activities, ensuring safety
Employer & Industry UsageUsed by mental health hospitals, clinics, inpatient unitsCommonly employed in psychiatric hospitals, inpatient mental health facilities

While both roles work in inpatient mental health settings during day shifts, mental health professionals often focus on therapy and assessments, whereas psychiatric technicians primarily assist with patient care and safety. Understanding these differences helps clarify job expectations and required qualifications.

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Infographic showing various Day Shift Inpatient Mental Health job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 76% Full Time, 16% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $92,631 per year, or $44.5 per hour.

Mental Health Tech III - Mental Health Unit - Full time - Days

Dayton Children's Hospital

Naval Anacost Annex, DC

$19.50 - $26.25/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 20 days ago

Dayton Children's Hospital rating

7.4

Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

Based on 50 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

349th of 1,064 rated hospitals

Job description

Facility:Mathile Center for Mental Health and WellnessDepartment:Mental Health IVSchedule:Full timeHours:36Job Details:The Mental Health Technician (MHT) III serves as a lead clinical support professional, providing advanced direct care, crisis intervention, and therapeutic support to patients with complex emotional, psychiatric, or behavioral conditions. Operating with a high degree of autonomy under the supervision of licensed clinical staff, the MHT III not only maintains a safe, trauma-informed therapeutic environment but also serves as a milieu leader. This role is critical in modeling advanced behavioral interventions, mentoring staff, coordinating daily shift programming for highly acute individuals, and executing specialized medical and technical support procedures within the crisis center under the delegation of licensed personnel.
The MHT III is responsible for delivering and overseeing highly skilled, trauma-informed care to patients and families. Key responsibilities include the active management of a safe and therapeutic milieu, coordinating routine safety checks, and executing high-acuity 1:1 intervention. The MHT III plays an active role in treatment plan development, leads complex crisis interventions, facilitates advanced therapeutic groups, and collaborates closely with the multidisciplinary team on complex discharge planning. The MHT III demonstrates advanced competency in providing age-appropriate pediatric care and safely performing essential medical support procedures, including specimen collection, electrocardiograms (EKGs), and splint placements.
Required Qualifications
Associates degree in related field
2 years mental health work experience required
Registered Behavioral Training and certification provided upon hire
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelors degree in related field
3+ years of mental health experience
2 years inpatient mental health/crisis/emergency department experience preferred
1+ EKG experience

Department Specific Job Details:

  • full time, 36 hours
  • day shift, 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM
  • 3 (12) hour shifts
  • weekend and holiday rotation
  • serving the inpatient Mental Health Unit at the Mathile Center

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