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

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to mental health patients based on established standards and licensure guidelines.
• Model Dayton Children’s values through effective interaction with patients, families, and treatment team members.
• Perform supportive, trauma-informed care to patients/families, including:
• Ensuring a safe and therapeutic milieu.
• Completing routine safety checks and constant attendance on patients as ordered.
• Ensuring patient safety and adherence to treatment plans.
• Demonstrate strong therapeutic communication skills and accept delegated tasks.
• Ask pertinent questions and report 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.
• Function as the unit clerk and/or support coordinator, supporting the team lead in clerical duties and daily operations of the unit.
• Comply with the safety management program to provide a secure and therapeutic physical environment, free of hazards and reduce the risk of injury, including de-escalation techniques.
• Be knowledgeable about and responsive to the mission of the hospital and the specific goals of the mental health unit.
• Promote a patient and family-centered, trauma-informed environment and 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 of trauma-informed care principles.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Basic computer skills for documentation and record-keeping.