Evening/Night Mental Health Technician - Patient Care

Baycare; Florida; On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401k match

Yearly performance appraisals

Team award bonus

Job summary

BayCare Health Systems is seeking a Mental Health Technician to join the Mease Dunedin Hospital team in Clearwater, FL. The role focuses on direct patient care in a psychiatric inpatient setting, with supervision by a Registered Nurse and emphasis on safety and therapeutic engagement.

The position is full-time and hourly, with potential for growth and benefits. BLS is required; CNA or Patient Care Technician credentials are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate’s degree in related field preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred.
• BLS certification required; CNA or Patient Care Technician preferred.
• 6 months experience in psychology or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care to psychiatric inpatients under the supervision of an RN.
• Performs ongoing monitoring and observation to ensure safety and wellbeing.
• Supports communication and therapeutic relationships with patients.

Skills

Patient care

Observation

Team communication

Crisis awareness

Education

High School Diploma

Associate degree (Preferred)

Bachelor’s degree (Preferred)

Tools

BLS Certification

CNA Certification - preferred

Patient Care Technician - preferred

Job description

BayCare Health Systems is seeking a Mental Health Technician to join the Mease Dunedin Hospital team in Clearwater, FL. The role focuses on direct patient care in a psychiatric inpatient setting, with supervision by a Registered Nurse and emphasis on safety and therapeutic engagement.

The position is full-time and hourly, with potential for growth and benefits. BLS is required; CNA or Patient Care Technician credentials are preferred.