MENTAL HEALTH TECH at Premier Health in Dayton, OH

Job description

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 Associates or Bachelor’s Area of study or major : Mental Health Technology, Psychology, Human Services, Social Work Mental Health Technology, Psychology, Human Services, Social Work N/A 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 No prior job-related work experience N/A 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