MENTAL HEALTH TECH
Position: Mental Health Tech
Department: PSYCH Consultation Liaison
Shift: 8AM-6:30PM/ 40 hours per week/ 80 hours per pay period
Facility: Miami Valley Hospital
The Mental Health Technician functions under the direction of the Department Manager and is responsible for the direct care of Mental Health patients based on established standards and licensure guidelines. Responsible for knowledge and implementation of the patient’s treatment plans and the mission and philosophy of Behavioral Health Services. Effectively interact with patients, significant others, and other health team members while providing care within the established guidelines.
Education
Minimum Level of Education Required: Associate degree
Additional requirements:
Type of degree: Associates or Bachelor's
Area of study or major: Mental Health Technology, Psychology, Human Services, Social Work
Licensure/Certification/Registration
Current healthcare provider CPR certification required.
NVCI certification required within the first 90 days of hire.
Experience
Minimum Level of Experience Required: No prior job-related work experience
Preferred experience: 1-3 years of job related experience
Knowledge/Skills
General knowledge of human behaviors, abnormal and developmental psychology. Must be knowledgeable regarding care of mental health patients and work collaboratively with others. Must demonstrate competency in listed major duties and responsibilities of job description