Behavioral Health Technician: Compassionate Patient Support

Nicklaushealth; Sunset Corners (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Nicklaushealth in Florida seeks a Psychiatric Care Assistant to support patients with daily living activities and maintain a safe, therapeutic environment.

Responsibilities include assisting RNs with intake paperwork, documenting observations, and communicating patient behavior to the team. The role involves facilitating group activities, de-escalation, and adherence to program rules within a psychiatric setting.

Qualifications

• CPI (Crisis Intervention Training) required before orientation in Psychiatry department
• BLS certification required and maintained
• Level II Background Check and Affidavit of Good Moral Character
• First-year orientation plus 12 hours of in-service training must be completed

Responsibilities

• Assists patients with activities of daily living, personal care, and comfort measures.
• Assists RN with patient intake/admission paperwork and documentation in charts.
• Communicates patient behavior to the team and reports changes to RN.
• Plans and conducts therapeutic patient activities and assists with treatment plan implementation.
• Maintains a safe, clean, and organized environment for patients, staff, and visitors.
• Provides de-escalation techniques and supports onboarding and training of new team members.

Skills

CPI

BLS

Confidentiality

Communication

Problem solving

Flexibility

Teamwork

Education

High school education or equivalent

Job description

Nicklaushealth in Florida seeks a Psychiatric Care Assistant to support patients with daily living activities and maintain a safe, therapeutic environment.

Responsibilities include assisting RNs with intake paperwork, documenting observations, and communicating patient behavior to the team. The role involves facilitating group activities, de-escalation, and adherence to program rules within a psychiatric setting.