Mental Health Tech

Title: Mental Health Tech

Department Org: Kobacker-I/P Nursing Unit - 109520

Employee Classification: B5 - Unclass Full Time AFSCME HSC

Bargaining Unit: AFSCME HSC

Primary Location: HSC H

Shift: 3

Start Time: 6:00 pm End Time: 6:30 am

Posted Salary: $19.55

Float: True

Rotate: True

On Call: False

Travel: False

Weekend/Holiday: True

Job Description

The Mental Health Technician provides Mental Health Day Treatment (MHDT) and Community Psychiatric Supportive Treatment (CPST) services, as defined by the Ohio Department of Mental Health (ODMH) for patients enrolled in the Department of Psychiatry for mental health and addiction treatment. Assists in program development and enhancement.

The ages of patients served spans the spectrum of the life cycle, working with elementary school age children and their families as well as adults with their own mental health or addiction needs. Care will be directed at taking information from patients, answering questions from patients, visitors, etc. recognizing that every age group has unique developmental characteristics influencing the approach that should be utilized in dealing with these patients.

Minimum Qualifications

Education/experience/licensing:

• High school diploma/GED required.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred. Two years of college experience with coursework related to psychology or similar field or holds an associate degree or certification in Mental Health Technology or related field.
• Experience working with children preferred.
• Must be certified in BLS and maintain certification throughout employment.
• Must have crisis intervention certification or receive within probationary period and maintain certification throughout employment.
• Must have First Aid certification or receive within probationary period and maintain certification throughout employment.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and must be insurable under the University of Toledo Medical Center’s driving policies. (Copy of valid driver’s license and driver’s form must be completed at time of bid/pre-employment paperwork to be eligible.)
• 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.
• Must receive training for or education in the following areas and demonstrate prior to or within ninety days, competency of basic mental health, which shall include, at a minimum the following:

1. An understanding of mental illness, psychiatric symptoms and impact on functioning and behavior.
2. How to therapeutically engage a mentally ill person.
3. Concepts of recovery/resiliency.
4. Crisis response procedures.
5. An understanding of the community mental health system.
6. De-escalation techniques and understanding how his/her behavior can impact the behavior of individuals with mental illness’.
7. Any other competencies established as appropriate based upon the mental health services and activities to be performed, characteristics and needs of the persons to be served, and skills appropriate to the position.

Communication and other skills:

• Establishes relationships and networks across a broad range of people and groups, including physicians relative to patient care issues.
• Maintains high level of ethical standards.
• Protects privacy and confidentiality, handles highly sensitive material.
• Effective program and care coordination skills.
• Shares information, observations, and conclusions clearly and promptly.
• Utilizes effective communication to provide excellent communication services.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with children preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred. Two years of college experience with coursework related to psychology or similar field or holds an associate degree or certification in Mental Health Technology or related field.

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.

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