Mental Health Tech I - Mental Health Unit - Part time - Nights

Dayton Children's Hospital

12d

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 in accordance with established standards and licensure guidelines. The MHT models Dayton Children’s values through effective interactions with patients, families, and treatment team members, and provides supportive, trauma-informed care in the inpatient mental health unit at the Mathile Center for Mental Health and Wellness. The role helps maintain a safe, therapeutic milieu; completes routine safety checks and provides constant attendance on patients as ordered; promotes patient safety and adherence to treatment plans; assists with activities of daily living; and documents care appropriately. The MHT uses therapeutic communication, accepts delegated tasks, asks pertinent questions, and reports relevant patient information, including behavioral changes and mental-status updates. The MHT protects sensitive patient information and follows confidentiality and privacy guidelines. The MHT collaborates with the treatment team and may function as a 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, hazard-free therapeutic environment. The MHT responds to the hospital’s mission and the mental health unit’s goals, promotes a patient- and family-centered, trauma-informed environment, and adapts to changing census and customer needs.

Responsibilities

Provide direct, supportive, trauma-informed care to mental health patients under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Mental Health Clinician.
Maintain a safe and therapeutic milieu, complete routine safety checks, and provide constant attendance on patients as ordered.
Promote patient safety and adherence to treatment plans.
Use therapeutic communication and report patient information, including behavioral changes and mental-status updates.
Assist patients with activities of daily living and document care appropriately.
Collaborate with the treatment team and accept delegated tasks.
Protect sensitive patient information and follow confidentiality and privacy guidelines.
Function as a unit clerk and/or support coordinator when needed, assisting the team lead with clerical duties and unit operations.
Comply with the safety management program, use de-escalation techniques, and help maintain a secure environment free of hazards.
Promote a patient- and family-centered, trauma-informed environment and respond to changing census and customer needs.