Mental Health Tech - Adult Psych

Kettering Health Network; Dwyer (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Kettering Health Behavioral Medical Center in Moraine, Ohio seeks a Mental Health Technician for full-time daytime shifts. The role focuses on monitoring and engaging patients in behavioral health services, ensuring safety, and supporting daily living activities.

Familiarity with crisis response and group facilitation is preferred. Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent and 1 year in a psych-related field or 6 months of related experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least 1 year into psych-related field of study or 6 months in psych-related field experience.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, assist, and engage individuals receiving behavioral health services to support patient care and safety.
• Provide crisis response to promote a safe and therapeutic environment.
• Assist with daily living activities and participate in therapeutic interventions.
• Support mental health group facilitation in alignment with the B Safe program.

Skills

Patient care

Crisis response

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Psych-related field experience

Job description

Job Details

Kettering Health Behavioral Medical Center | Moraine | Full-Time | Days

Responsibilities & Requirements

The Mental Health Tech supports patient care and safety by monitoring, assisting, and engaging individuals receiving behavioral health services. This role provides direct support with daily living activities, therapeutic interventions, mental health group facilitation, and crisis response to promote a safe and therapeutic environment. Performs other duties as assigned. All job responsibilities are to be carried out in alignment with Kettering Health's mission, vision, values, and B Safe program.

High school diploma or equivalent.

At least 1 year into psych related field of study and/or 6 months experience in a psych related field

Preferred Qualifications

Postsecondary certificate or associate degree in mental health technology, psychology, or a related field. Six months or more of experience in a mental health, behavioral health, or healthcare environment. Certification as a Mental Health Technician (e.g., Certified Mental Health Technician credential) preferred.

Overview

Kettering Health is a not-for-profit system of 14 medical centers and more than 120 outpatient facilities serving southwest Ohio.Our mission is to live God's love by promoting and restoring health. Our commitment to our patients is to help individuals be their best. With that context, safety is our top priority. We provide an integrated system of healthcare experts committed to providing exceptional care.