Adolescent Mental Health Technician - Day Shift

UHS; Bradenton (FL); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign On Bonus

Starting $17.50/hr

Schedule: 7:00AM - 3:30PM

Shift Differentials

Possible Overtime

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(K) with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

SoFi Student Loan Refinancing

Career development

Benefits Website

Job summary

Suncoast Behavioral Health Center is seeking a Mental Health Technician to provide direct patient care to adolescents in a residential setting. The role focuses on supervising daily activities, monitoring behavior, and supporting treatment plans.

Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma or GED; a BA/BS is preferred. Experience in residential psychiatry is a plus, and background checks plus drug screening are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in psychology or related field preferred (increase in wages).
• Preferred six months’ experience in residential psychiatry or other childcare facility/agency.

Responsibilities

• Direct patient care duties in a residential behavioral health setting.
• Supervise the patient in treatment, recreation, educational settings, and other activities of daily living to assess behavioral/clinical status.
• Ensure patient safety and use the least restrictive interventions when possible to avoid seclusion and restraint.

Skills

CPR Certification

Handle with Care

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Suncoast Behavioral Health Center is seeking a Mental Health Technician to provide direct patient care to adolescents in a residential setting. The role focuses on supervising daily activities, monitoring behavior, and supporting treatment plans.

Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma or GED; a BA/BS is preferred. Experience in residential psychiatry is a plus, and background checks plus drug screening are required.