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

Dayton Children's Hospital
Posted a month ago, valid for 8 days
Salary

Competitive

Contract type

Part Time

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  • The Mathile Center for Mental Health and Wellness is seeking a part-time Mental Health Technician (MHT) to provide direct care for mental health patients, requiring a high school diploma or GED.
  • The position involves working 24 hours per week on day shifts, specifically two 12-hour shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM, with weekend and holiday rotations.
  • The MHT will be responsible for supportive, trauma-informed care, safety checks, and collaboration with the treatment team, while maintaining patient confidentiality and privacy guidelines.
  • Candidates are expected to demonstrate strong therapeutic communication skills and an understanding of mental health practices, with prior experience in a similar role preferred.
  • The salary for this position is competitive and commensurate with experience, with a focus on creating a safe and therapeutic environment for patients.

Facility:

Mathile Center for Mental Health and Wellness

Department:

Mental Health II

Schedule:

Part time

Hours:

24

Job Details:

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 include the provision of a safe and therapeutic milieu, completion of routine safety checks and constant attendance on patients as ordered, ensuring patient safety and adherence to treatment plans. The MHT demonstrates strong therapeutic communication skills, accepts delegated tasks, and possesses the knowledge and understanding to ask pertinent questions and report patient information as indicated, including behavioral changes and mental status updates. Appropriately handles sensitive patient information, understanding and upholding of strict confidentiality and privacy guidelines.

Responsibilities also include assistance with activities of daily living, appropriate documentation, and collaboration with the treatment team. The MHT can function as the unit clerk and/or support coordinator, responsible for supporting the team lead in clerical duties and daily operations of the unit. Complies 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. Is knowledgeable about and responsive to the mission of the hospital and the specific goals of the mental health unit. The MHT promotes a patient and family-centered, trauma-informed environment, and acts as a change agent to meet the rapidly changing census and needs of all customers—both internal and external—within the mental health setting.

Education:
High school diploma or GED (required)

Department Specific Job Details:

  • part time, 24 hours
  • day shift, 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM
  • 2 (12) hour shifts
  • weekend and holiday rotation
  • serving the inpatient Mental Health Unit at the Mathile Center


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