Compassionate Mental Health Technician | Growth & Benefits

HCA Healthcare, Inc.; Largo (FL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription, dental, vision

Wellbeing support and counseling

Paid time off and family leave

401(k) with match

Job summary

HCA Florida Largo West Hospital is seeking a Mental Health Technician to support behavioral health patients under RN supervision. You will perform basic patient care, assist with maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment, and participate in crisis intervention.

Duties include taking vital signs, building rapport with patients, assisting with activities of daily living, glucose testing, and supporting admissions and discharges.

Qualifications

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) must be obtained within 30 days of start date.
• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (CPI) must be obtained within 30 days of start date.
• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• 1 year of experience in behavioral health or a related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Obtain vital signs, height/weight, intake/output, and calorie counts.
• Establish rapport with patients and maintain a therapeutic environment.
• Monitor and protect patient safety; assist with escorting and de-escalation as needed.
• Perform bedside glucose testing and collect specimens for lab work as required.
• Assist the RN with data collection on admission and discharge preparations.
• Coordinate and participate in group activities to encourage patient interaction.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Patient care

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certified Behavioral Health Technician

PCT training within 6 months

Job description

HCA Florida Largo West Hospital is seeking a Mental Health Technician to support behavioral health patients under RN supervision. You will perform basic patient care, assist with maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment, and participate in crisis intervention.

Duties include taking vital signs, building rapport with patients, assisting with activities of daily living, glucose testing, and supporting admissions and discharges.