UToledo Careers
Mental Health Tech
- 501417
- Health Science Campus Hospital Toledo, OH
- Staff - Part-Time
Title: Mental Health Tech
Department Org: Kobacker-I/P Nursing Unit - 109520
Employee Classification: B6 - Unclass Part Time AFSCME HSC
Bargaining Unit: AFSCME HSC
Primary Location: HSC H
Shift: 1
Start Time: 6:00 am End Time: 6:30 pm
Posted Salary: $19.55
Float: True
Rotate: True
On Call: False
Travel: False
Weekend/Holiday: True
Job Description:
Assists the professional nurse in creating a milieu therapeutic for hospitalized patients with behavioral/emotional disturbance.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education / Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
1. Graduate from an approved school with an Associate Degree in Mental Health Technology or two years of college in Psychology or related field.
2. BLS required.
3. Demonstrates proficient interviewing techniques and empathic interactions appropriate to the emotional wellbeing of the patient.
4. 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.
5. May be required to rotate shifts and units.
6. Physical requirements:
a. visual acuity of 20/20 or corrected to 20/20 including color vision when applicable;
b. ability to hear (with or without aides);
c. ability to orally communicate;
d. good manual dexterity;
e. ability to push, pull, roll, and transfer/lift 50 pounds occasionally;
f. ability to stand, walk frequently;
g. ability to bend, reach, stoop, kneel frequently;
h. ability to perform CPR; and
i. must be able to physically hold and restrain patients.
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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