Mental Health Technician - Dayton - Adult Psych - PT/Days

Kettering Health Network; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking compassionate individuals to join their team. In this role, you will provide essential support to patients and their families, ensuring comfort and care in a nurturing environment. Your responsibilities will include documenting patient interactions, assisting in program implementation, and working closely with registered nurses to deliver high-quality care. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others while working in one of the largest osteopathic teaching hospitals in the United States. If you are dedicated to enhancing the healthcare experience, we encourage you to apply!

Qualifications

• High school graduate with two or more years of post-high school education.
• Experience in behavioral health or related fields is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comfort and care to patients and families.
• Document patient care and maintain a therapeutic environment.
• Assist in program implementation under nurse supervision.

Skills

Data Entry Skills

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Post-High School Education in Behavioral Health or Related Field

Bachelor's Degree (Preferred)

Job description

Overview

Kettering Health is a not-for-profit system of 13 medical centers and more than 120 outpatient facilities serving southwest Ohio. We are committed to transforming the health care experience with high-quality care for every stage of life. Our service-oriented mission is in action every day, whether it’s by providing care in our facilities, training the next generation of health care professionals, or serving others through international outreach.

Campus Overview

Kettering Health Dayton

• Kettering Health Dayton, formerly Grandview Medical Center, has been providing care to Dayton and surrounding communities for over 90 years.
• Over 20 specialties, including orthopedics, heart and vascular, surgery, and trauma services.
• KH Dayton expanded their Emergency Department as well as their heart & vascular services to include an additional catheterization lab and electrophysiology lab.
• Partners with Gem City Market to provide fresh fruits and vegetables every Tuesday within the hospital.
• One of the largest osteopathic teaching hospitals in the United States.
• 371 bed facility.
• Over the past several years, KH Dayton has received many awards, including:
  • Top 100 Hospital
  • Patient Safety Excellence Award from Healthgrades in 2019.
  • Received an “A” from the Leapfrog Group, a national patient safety watchdog, ranking among the safest hospitals in the United States.

Responsibilities & Requirements

Responsibilities:

• Performs vital services in caring for personal needs and provision of comfort to patients and families.
• Perform services in manners specific to the age of the patient population.
• Functions as a member of the treatment team and performs specific patient care and program duties.
• Responsibility for program implementation and milieu management.
• Documents and records patient care including observation, protection, and charting provisions of personal care according to direction of registered nurse.
• Assist in creating and maintaining a therapeutic environment for patients.
• Work is performed in accordance with established program documents, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations of the hospital and department.
• Works under supervision of a registered nurse.
• Data entry skills.
• Answering multiple phone system and retrieving voicemails.

Requirements:

• High school graduate with two or more years of post-high school education, majoring in behavioral health, psychology, sociology, nursing, or other psychiatric/medical related program.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree.
• Office experience.
• 6+ months in the behavioral health field.