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Kettering Health

Mental Health Technician - Adult Psych

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 4 weeks ago

Location: Dayton, OH (Onsite)

Last Updated: 4 days ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/1/2026

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What they do

A Mental Health or Psychiatric Technician cares for patients with mental illnesses. Works under the direction of a physician and works with specialists involved in mental health care, such as psychiatrists and therapists. Monitors patient symptoms and administers medications. Works in a mental health facility or in a hospital or other healthcare facility.

$34,966 / year median in Ohio

+21% projected growth

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Job Description

Mental Health Technician - Adult Psych Kettering Health - 3.6 Dayton, OH Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Qualifications High school diploma or

GED Full Job Description Job Details:

Kettering Health Behavioral Medical Center | Moraine | Full-Time |

Days 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

Overview:

Kettering Health is a not-for-profit system of 14 medical centers and more than 120 outpatient facilities serving southwest Ohio. Our mission is to live God's love by promoting and restoring health. Our commitment to our patients is to help individuals be their best. With that context, safety is our top priority. We provide an integrated system of healthcare experts committed to providing exceptional care.