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Mental Health Technician, Child and Adolescent Day Treatment - Pool

Mercyhealth · Janesville, WI · $18.28–$30.07 an hour · Per diem

Posted Apr 29, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

This role is at the Child and Adolescent Day Treatment Center in Janesville. What experience do you have working with kids who have behavioral or emotional struggles?

What they are checking: Whether they have real experience with children, which the posting requires through a degree or five years of work.

Tell me about a time you helped a child manage a hard emotion. What worked?

What they are checking: Whether they have practical coping tools and patience for kids in distress.

How do you take care of yourself after a hard day with a child in crisis?

What they are checking: Whether they have healthy ways to manage stress, which helps them last in behavioral health.

What would you do

A child in group starts yelling and throwing things. Walk me through what you do.

What they are checking: Whether they use calm de-escalation first and keep the other children safe.

A teenager tells you something private and asks you not to tell anyone. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they know they can't promise secrecy and must report safety concerns to the team.

How do you support a therapist during group without taking over the session?

What they are checking: Whether they understand their role is to help with behavior management while the therapist leads.

You notice a child seems withdrawn and isn't eating, which is new. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they notice changes and report them to the therapist or nurse practitioner promptly.

About the work

The posting requires TACT certification within 90 days. What do you know about crisis prevention and when physical intervention is appropriate?

What they are checking: Whether they understand that physical holds are a last resort and safety comes first.

How do you document a child's behavior so a therapist can use it?

What they are checking: Whether they write objective, specific notes instead of labels or opinions.

How do you set clear limits with a child while still building a trusting relationship?

What they are checking: Whether they can be consistent and firm without being harsh.

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The full job description

As published by Mercyhealth.

Overview The Mental Health Tech, under the supervision of the Team leader/Manager, and the Nurse Practitioner Unit Supervisor, provides group and individual behavioral interventions to patients a Behavioral Health setting. This role includes the following duties and actively supports the mission statement of Mercy Behavioral Health. May include day and evening hours. Schedule: Variable/Flexible Shift: Day Shift Location: Mercyhealth Child and Adolescent Day Treatment Center - Janesville, Wisconsin Pay Range: $18.28/hr - $24.74/hr Essential Duties and Responsibilities • Collects patient data and documents in the medical record. • Assists therapist with group management and behavioral interventions. • Provides patient treatments as ordered. • Documents care provided in the medical record. • Observes patients and reports behaviors or treatment concerns to the therapist, Nurse Practitioner or Team Lead/Manager. • Maintains supplies, including scanning, stocking and ordering new supplies and disposing of expired or damaged supplies. • Participates in department and unit performance improvement activities. • Assists with cleaning and organizing the programming rooms. Education and Experience Bachelor's Degree in relevant Behavioral health field. Or: minimum of 5 years of experience working with children. Certification and Licensure TACT within 90 days CPR within 90 days Skills and Abilities Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others; Consistently performs essential duties and responsibilities. Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on resolving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things. Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions. Motivation - Sets and achieves challenging goals; Undertakes self-development activities; Supports the Culture of Excellence; Asks for and offers help when needed; Self-directed in daily work routine, remaining productive during work hours. Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration; Accepts responsibility for own actions. Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly; Utilizes appropriate equipment for partner/patient safety such as lifts and gait belts. Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment. Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time, ready to accept assignment. Special Physical Demands The Special Physical Demands are considered Essential Job Function of the position with or without accommodations. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; stoop, kneel, crouch, or smell. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 25-50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50-100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. PAY RANGE: $18.28 - $30.07 Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer . All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Mercyhealth offers competitive pay and benefits, including retirement, time off, on-demand pay, access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and more. Click here for more details. At Mercyhealth, we don’t simply hire people, we empower employee-partners who are passionate about making lives better. As an integrated health system, we deliver exceptional, coordinated across seven hospitals, 85 primary and specialty clinics, and a team of over 7,500 professionals serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin. Mercyhealth has been nationally recognized for our commitment to our people and culture, including: • #1 in the nation on AARP's Best Employers for Workers Over 50 • One of Working Mother magazine's 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers • A Top 50 Company and Top 10 Nonprofit for Executive Women

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