Mental Health Technician II

Baycare; Dunedin; On-site; NZD 35,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401k match

Annual bonuses

Team environment

Job summary

BayCare is seeking a Mental Health Technician for Mease Dunedin in Dunedin, FL. This full-time, hourly role provides direct patient care to psychiatric inpatients under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, with a focus on safety, monitoring, and therapeutic engagement.

The position requires BLS, with CNA or Patient Care Technician experience preferred, and offers benefits including health, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, a 401(k) match, annual bonuses, and a

Qualifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required.
• CNA (Nursing Assistant) - preferred.
• Patient Care Technician - preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care to psychiatric inpatients under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Provides ongoing monitoring and observation of patients to ensure safety and wellbeing.
• Promotes communication and therapeutic relationships with patients.

Skills

BLS

CNA - preferred

Patient Care Technician - preferred

Education

High School or Equivalent

Associate's degree in related field

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

At BayCare, we are proud to be one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. Our network consists of 16 community-based hospitals, a long-term acute care facility, home health services, outpatient centers and thousands of physicians. With the support of more than 30,000 team members, we promote a forward-thinking philosophy that’s built on a foundation of trust, dignity, respect, responsibility and clinical excellence.

Mental Health Technician Position Details:

• Facility: Mease Dunedin
• Location: Dunedin, FL
• Status: Full time, Hourly
• Shift Hours: 6:45 AM - 7:15 PM
• Weekend Work: Every Other
• On Call: No

The Mental Health Technician Responsibilities:

• Provides direct patient care to psychiatric inpatients under the direct Supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Provides ongoing monitoring and observation of patients to ensure safety and wellbeing.
• Promotes communication and therapeutic relationships with patients.

Required

Certification/Licensures:

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• CNA (Nursing Assistant) - preferred
• Patient Care Technician - preferred

Education:

• High School or Equivalent
• Associate's degree in related field -

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in related field-

Preferred Experience:

• 6 months – Psychology or Bachelor's degree in related field

Full Time Employees Receive The Following Benefits:

• Benefits (Health, Dental, Vision)
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401k match and additional yearly contribution
• Yearly performance appraisals and team award bonus
• Community discounts and more
• AND the chance to be part of an amazing team and a great place to work

Come join our wonderful team!

This position requires Level II screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse, managed by the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA). More information can be found at https://info.flclearinghouse.com .

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