Behavioral Health Technician: Direct Care & Crisis Support

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 34,440,000; Full time

Job summary

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System is seeking a Psychiatric Technician to actively participate on the patient care team in Behavioral Health IP. The role involves direct nursing tasks, observing and reporting physical and behavioral symptoms, and assisting in implementing therapeutic activities and treatment programs for patients.

Ideal candidates will demonstrate crisis-response capabilities, ensure compliance with AHCA background checks, and maintain CPR/BLS certification within 90 days of

Qualifications

• Must have physical ability to respond to psychiatric crisis situations.
• Must maintain Florida CNA/EMT licensure or have 1 year direct inpatient psychiatric care experience; RN/LPN student path available.
• Must have current Level 2 AHCA background clearance.
• Must obtain Basic Life Support/CPR certification within 90 days of hire.
• Preferred Psychiatric Technician training.

Responsibilities

• The psychiatric technician is an active participant of the patient care team who performs direct nursing tasks, observes and reports physical and behavioral symptoms.
• Assists in implementing therapeutic activities and in planning and implementing treatment programs for patients.

Skills

Crisis response

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System is seeking a Psychiatric Technician to actively participate on the patient care team in Behavioral Health IP. The role involves direct nursing tasks, observing and reporting physical and behavioral symptoms, and assisting in implementing therapeutic activities and treatment programs for patients.

Ideal candidates will demonstrate crisis-response capabilities, ensure compliance with AHCA background checks, and maintain CPR/BLS certification within 90 days of