Mental Health Tech I - Mental Health Unit - Part time - Days
About The Position
The Mental Health Technician (MHT), under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Mental Health Clinician, provides direct care to mental health patients according to established standards and licensure guidelines. The MHT models Dayton Children’s values through effective interactions with patients, families, and treatment team members while providing excellent care. The MHT provides supportive, trauma-informed care to patients and families, maintains a safe and therapeutic milieu, completes routine safety checks, and provides constant attendance as delegated. The role supports patient safety and adherence to treatment plans, uses therapeutic communication, accepts delegated tasks, and reports relevant patient information, including behavioral changes and mental status updates. The MHT handles sensitive patient information in accordance with confidentiality and privacy guidelines. Responsibilities include assisting with activities of daily living, documenting care, and collaborating with the treatment team. The MHT may also function as the unit clerk and/or support coordinator, assisting the team lead with clerical duties and daily unit operations. The role follows the safety management program, uses de-escalation techniques, and helps maintain a secure, therapeutic environment free of hazards. The MHT responds to the hospital mission and the mental health unit’s goals and helps provide a patient- and family-centered, trauma-informed environment while adapting to changing census and customer needs.
Requirements
- GED or high school diploma.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct care to mental health patients under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Mental Health Clinician.
- Provide supportive, trauma-informed care to patients and families.
- Maintain a safe and therapeutic milieu; complete routine safety checks and provide constant attendance as delegated.
- Support patient safety and adherence to treatment plans.
- Use therapeutic communication and report patient information, including behavioral changes and mental status updates.
- Handle sensitive patient information according to confidentiality and privacy guidelines.
- Assist patients with activities of daily living and document care appropriately.
- Collaborate with the treatment team.
- Function as unit clerk and/or support coordinator when needed, assisting with clerical duties and daily unit operations.
- Follow the safety management program and use de-escalation techniques to maintain a secure, therapeutic environment.
- Promote a patient- and family-centered, trauma-informed environment and respond to changing unit census and customer needs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
