Mental Health Tech I - Mental Health Unit - Full time - Days
Dayton Children's Hospital · Center, IN · 2 wk ago
HealthcareFull-time
Responsibilities
- Direct care of mental health patients based on established standards and licensure guidelines.
- Provide trauma-informed care, including a safe and therapeutic milieu, routine safety checks, and constant attendance on patients as ordered.
- Ensure patient safety and adherence to treatment plans by demonstrating strong therapeutic communication skills, accepting delegated tasks, and reporting patient information as indicated, including behavioral changes and mental status updates.
- Handle sensitive patient information with strict confidentiality and privacy guidelines.
- Assist with activities of daily living, appropriate documentation, and collaborate with the treatment team.
- Support the unit lead in clerical duties and daily operations of the unit, including functioning as the unit clerk and/or support coordinator.
- Comply with the safety management program to maintain a secure and therapeutic physical environment, free of hazards and reduce the risk of injury using de-escalation techniques.
- Be knowledgeable about and responsive to the hospital's mission and the specific goals of the mental health unit, promoting a patient and family-centered, trauma-informed environment.
- Act as a change agent to meet the rapidly changing census and needs of all customers within the mental health setting.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
Qualifications
- Knowledge and understanding of mental health principles and practices.
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and treatment team members.
- Strong therapeutic communication skills.
- Confidentiality and privacy awareness.
- Basic computer skills for documentation and support coordination.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.
Skills
- Therapeutic communication skills.
- Confidentiality and privacy handling.
- Documentation and record-keeping.
- Team collaboration.
- Safety management and de-escalation techniques.
Benefits
- Full-time employment.
- 36 hours per week, day shift from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM.
- Three (3) 12-hour shifts per week.
- Weekend and holiday rotations.
- Working in the inpatient Mental Health Unit at the Mathile Center.
Pay
- Details not specified.
Schedule
- Full-time, 36 hours per week.
- Day shift from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM.
- Three (3) 12-hour shifts per week.
- Weekend and holiday rotations.