Behavioral Health Technician - Patient Care & Team Support

HCA Florida North Florida Hospital; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) with match

Wellbeing support

Tuition assistance

Job summary

HCA Florida North Florida Hospital is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician to join its interdisciplinary team on the Behavioral Health Unit. You will assist with planning and implementing patient care, monitoring patients, and modeling appropriate behavior under RN supervision.

The role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and compassionate communication with patients and families. Required education includes a high school diploma or GED (preferred) and current BLS; CPI within 45 days; CNA background

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Enrolled in nursing school or 6 months patient care experience in CNA, EMT, PCA, Paramedic, nursing home, hospital, or equivalent experience.
• Completion of an approved CNA program with direct patient care experience and/or 6 months experience at North Florida Regional may be substituted for the above experience requirement.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement patient care for the assigned program under RN supervision.
• Provide continuous patient care, observation, interaction, and role modeling to patients on the Behavioral Health Unit.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary treatment team to meet treatment goals.

Skills

Service excellence

Critical thinking

Interpersonal communication

Reading comprehension

Follow instructions

Basic computer usage

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

HCA Florida North Florida Hospital is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician to join its interdisciplinary team on the Behavioral Health Unit. You will assist with planning and implementing patient care, monitoring patients, and modeling appropriate behavior under RN supervision.

The role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and compassionate communication with patients and families. Required education includes a high school diploma or GED (preferred) and current BLS; CPI within 45 days; CNA background