Mental Health Tech II - Mental Health Unit - Full Time - Days
About The Position
The Mental Health Technician (MHT) functions under the direction of the Registered Nurse and is responsible for the direct care of behavioral health patients based on established standards and licensure guidelines. The MHT is responsible for knowledge and modeling of Dayton Children’s values through effective interaction with patients, families, and treatment team members while providing excellent care. The Mental Health Technician (MHT) 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, and collaboration with the treatment team. 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. Education Associates degree in psychology, social worker, or a related field required; Bachelors degree is preferred. CPI or other crisis intervention training preferred or required within 90 days of hire. Experience Minimum of 1 year of experience in a behavioral health or healthcare setting required Experience working with patients with mental health or substance use disorders is strongly desired Department Specific Job Details: full time, 36 hours day shift, 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM 3 (12) hr shift weekend and holiday rotation serving the inpatient Mental Health Unit at the Mathile Center At Dayton Children's, we believe that each moment counts with our patients, families, and with each other. We are moving at a fast pace and are looking for the right talent for our team at Dayton Children's. We want people who embody our values and want to become a part of the Dayton Children's difference. If this is you, apply today! Our values: We commit to safety - We ensure every action and decision prioritizes the safety of patients, families, and employees. We serve with compassion - We bring generosity, empathy, and kindness to all interactions. We own every moment - We take pride in everything we do. We’re better together - We collaborate, communicate, and support one another to deliver optimal care. We innovate with purpose - We adapt and change to improve pediatric care, for today and tomorrow. We value and respect each person - We create an inclusive space where everyone feels welcome and respected. Dayton Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity and will not discriminate against minorities, women, protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, or based on age, color, gender identity, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or transgender status.
Requirements
- Associates degree in psychology, social worker, or a related field required
- Minimum of 1 year of experience in a behavioral health or healthcare setting required
- CPI or other crisis intervention training preferred or required within 90 days of hire
Nice To Haves
- Bachelors degree is preferred.
- Experience working with patients with mental health or substance use disorders is strongly desired
Responsibilities
- direct care of behavioral health patients based on established standards and licensure guidelines
- knowledge and modeling of Dayton Children’s values through effective interaction with patients, families, and treatment team members while providing excellent care
- performing supportive, trauma informed care to patients/families
- 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
- collaboration with the treatment team
- demonstrates competence in providing age-appropriate, trauma informed care and service for pediatric patients
- actively participates in self-appraisal for performance improvement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
