Mental Health Tech

utoledo.edu; Toledo, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Toledo is hiring a Mental Health Tech to assist nurses in providing a therapeutic milieu for hospitalized patients with behavioral and emotional disturbances. This part-time position requires compassion and strong communication in a fast-paced hospital environment on the HSC Health Science Campus.

The role emphasizes safety, patient interaction, and teamwork, with a schedule including weekends.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or two years of college in psychology or related field required.
• BLS certification required.
• Strong interviewing and empathic skills to support patient wellbeing.
• Ability to plan, organize work and work under supervision.
• May rotate shifts/units; must be able to physically hold and restrain patients.

Responsibilities

• Assists the professional nurse in creating a milieu therapeutic for hospitalized patients with behavioral/emotional disturbance.

Skills

Interviewing techniques

Empathic interactions

Organizational skills

Responsibility

Shift rotation

CPR

Physical ability

Education

Associate Degree in Mental Health Technology

Two years of college in Psychology

BLS certification

Job description

Title: Mental Health Tech Department Org: Kobacker-I/P Nursing Unit - 109520 Employee Classification: B6 - Unclass Part Time AFSCME HSC Bargaining Unit:AFSCME HSC Primary Location: HSC H Shift:1 Start Time:6:00 am End Time:6:30 pm Posted Salary: $19.55 Float: True Rotate: True On Call: False Travel: False Weekend/Holiday: True Job Description: Assists the professional nurse in creating a milieu therapeutic for hospitalized patients with behavioral/emotional disturbance.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education / Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Graduate from an approved school with an Associate Degree in Mental Health Technology or two years of college in Psychology or related field.
• BLS required.
• Demonstrates proficient interviewing techniques and empathic interactions appropriate to the emotional wellbeing of the patient.
• Ability to plan and organize work and to work under close supervision. Willingness to accept responsibility for patients and their care when performing designated functions of this position.
• May be required to rotate shifts and units.
• Physical requirements:
  • a. visual acuity of 20/20 or corrected to 20/20 including color vision when applicable;
  • b. ability to hear (with or without aides);
  • c. ability to orally communicate;
  • d. good manual dexterity;
  • e. ability to push, pull, roll, and transfer/lift 50 pounds occasionally;
  • f. ability to stand, walk frequently;
  • g. ability to bend, reach, stoop, kneel frequently;
  • h. ability to perform CPR; and
  • i. must be able to physically hold and restrain patients.

Conditions of Employment:

To promote the highest levels of health and well-being, the University of Toledo campuses are tobacco-free. Pre-employment health screening requirements for the University of Toledo Health Science Campus Medical Center will include drug and other required health screenings for the position.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Toledo is an equal opportunity employer. The University of Toledo does not discriminate in employment, educational programs, or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military or veteran status, disability, familial status, or political affiliation.

The University is dedicated to attracting and retaining the best and brightest talent and fostering a culture of respect.

The University of Toledo provides reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodation to complete this application, or for testing or interviewing, please contact HR Compliance at [e-mail] or 419-530-4747 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. or apply online for an accommodation request.

Computer access is available at most public libraries and at the Office of Human Resources located in the Center for Administrative Support on the UToledo Main Campus.