Mental Health Technician II: Caring Team & Growth

Baycare; Dunedin; On-site; NZD 48,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

401k match

Paid time off

Performance bonus

Team recognition

Job summary

BayCare is seeking a Mental Health Technician II at Mease Hospital Dunedin. The role supports patient safety, therapeutic communication, and basic nursing tasks under RN direction. It involves evening shifts, full-time status, and a pool option.

Qualifications include a High School diploma; an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree is preferred, with 6 months psychology-based experience or a related degree. BLS is required; CNA is preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires High School diploma or equivalent; an Associate's or Bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred.
• Mental Health Technician II - required 6 months psychology-based experience or a bachelor’s degree.
• CNA and/or BLS certifications are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides ongoing monitoring and observation of patients to ensure safety and wellbeing.
• Promotes communication and therapeutic relationships with patients.
• Assists with physical care under the direction of an RN.
• Promotes coordination of the unit by completing orders and directing calls to the charge nurse.

Education

High School or Equivalent

Associate's degree in related field - Preferred

Bachelor's degree in related field- Preferred

Job description

BayCare is seeking a Mental Health Technician II at Mease Hospital Dunedin. The role supports patient safety, therapeutic communication, and basic nursing tasks under RN direction. It involves evening shifts, full-time status, and a pool option.

Qualifications include a High School diploma; an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree is preferred, with 6 months psychology-based experience or a related degree. BLS is required; CNA is preferred.