Mental Health Tech I - Mental Health Unit - Full 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 and provides supportive, trauma-informed care. The role helps maintain a safe, therapeutic milieu by completing routine safety checks and providing constant attendance on patients as delegated. The MHT 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 role also requires appropriate handling of sensitive patient information in accordance with confidentiality and privacy guidelines. Additional duties include assisting with activities of daily living, documenting care, and collaborating with the treatment team. The MHT may serve as unit clerk and/or support coordinator, assisting the team lead with clerical duties and daily unit operations. The MHT follows the safety management program, uses de-escalation techniques, and helps maintain a secure, therapeutic environment free of hazards. The role supports the hospital’s mission and the mental health unit’s goals, promotes a patient- and family-centered, trauma-informed environment, and responds to changing census and customer needs.
Requirements
- GED or high school diploma.
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 delegated.
- Promote patient safety and adherence to treatment plans.
- Use therapeutic communication and report pertinent patient information, including behavioral changes and mental status updates.
- Handle sensitive patient information in accordance with confidentiality and privacy guidelines.
- Assist patients with activities of daily living and document care appropriately.
- Collaborate with the treatment team.
- Support the team lead with clerical duties and daily unit operations when functioning as unit clerk and/or support coordinator.
- Comply with the safety management program, including use of de-escalation techniques, to maintain a secure environment and reduce injury risk.
- Promote a patient- and family-centered, trauma-informed environment and respond to changing census and customer needs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
