UToledo Careers

Mental Health Tech

  • 501573
  • Health Science Campus Hospital Toledo, OH
  • AFSCME
  • Full-Time
  • Healthcare Positions
  • Mental Health

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  • Staff - Full-Time

Title: Mental Health Tech

Department Org: OP-Clinic-Psychiatry - 109630

Employee Classification: B5 - Unclass Full Time AFSCME HSC

Bargaining Unit: AFSCME HSC

Primary Location: HSC H

Shift:  1

Start Time:  8am   End Time:  4:30pm

Posted Salary: $19.55 - $22.67

 

Job Description:

Provides access to care and information to patients seeking care in the Outpatient Psychiatric Clinics.
Contacts Managed Care Organizations and Third-Party Payers to determine Mental Health benefits and
interacts with medical and therapeutic staff to schedule patients with the appropriate providers.
The ages of patients served spans the spectrum of the life cycle. 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 / 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.
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.
Communication/Skills
1. Exhibits accuracy, integrity and flexibility; is punctual and dependable.
2. Possesses organizational, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
3. Demonstrates ability to work with self-direction and effectiveness under minimal supervision.
4. Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills; possesses group facilitation skills.
5. Must have demonstrated ability in conflict negotiation and ability to exercise diplomacy and tact in potentially volatile situations.
6. Must be able to tolerate aggressive patients and exposure to both verbal and physical aggression.

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.

The University of Toledo provides reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodation to complete this application, or for testing or interviewing, please contact HR Compliance at hrcompliance@utoledo.edu or 419-530-4747 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. or apply online for an accommodation request. 

Computer access is available at most public libraries and at the Office of Human Resources located in the Center for Administrative Support on the UToledo Main Campus.

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