Mental Health Technician - Moraine - Acute Adult Unit - FT/Days

Kettering Health Network; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking dedicated individuals to provide vital services in patient care. This role involves working closely with a treatment team to ensure patient comfort and well-being. Ideal candidates will have a background in behavioral health or related fields, with a strong commitment to compassionate care. Join a team that values quality and innovation in healthcare, where your contributions can make a real difference in the lives of patients and their families. Embrace the opportunity to grow in a supportive environment that prioritizes professional development and patient safety.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and comfort to patients and families.
• Document and record patient care as directed by a registered nurse.
• Assist in creating a therapeutic environment for patients.

Skills

Patient Care

Data Entry

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Behavioral Health Major

Bachelor's Degree

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

Preferred:

Bachelors degree

Office experience

6+ months in the behavioral health field