Mental Health Tech I - Mental Health Unit - Full time - Days

About the role

The Mental Health Technician (MHT), functioning under the direction of the Registered Nurse or Licensed Mental Health Clinician, is responsible for the direct care of mental 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

• Provision of a safe and therapeutic milieu
• Completion of routine safety checks and constant attendance on patients as delegated
• Ensuring patient safety and adherence to treatment plans
• Demonstrating strong therapeutic communication skills
• Accepting delegated tasks
• Possessing the knowledge and understanding to ask pertinent questions and report patient information as indicated, including behavioral changes and mental status updates
• Appropriately handling sensitive patient information, understanding and upholding strict confidentiality and privacy guidelines
• Assistance with activities of daily living
• Appropriate documentation
• Collaboration with the treatment team
• Functioning as the unit clerk and/or support coordinator, supporting the team lead in clerical duties and daily operations of the unit
• Complying with the safety management program designed to provide a secure and therapeutic physical environment, free of hazards and to reduce the risk of injury, including de-escalation techniques
• Being knowledgeable about and responsive to the mission of the hospital and the specific goals of the mental health unit
• Promoting a patient and family-centered, trauma-informed environment
• Acting as a change agent to meet the rapidly changing census and needs of all customers—both internal and external—within the mental health setting

Qualifications

• GED or High school diploma

Schedule

Full time, 36 hours; day shift 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM; three 12‑hour shifts; weekend and holiday rotation; serving the Mental Health Unit at the Mathile Center.