Inpatient Mental Health Tech: Therapeutic Care Support

UF Health; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health in Gainesville is seeking a Mental Health Technician to assist the nurse in inpatient psychiatry and contribute to a therapeutic, safe environment. You will support direct patient care and help maintain a milieu that aligns with treatment goals and patient advocacy.

The role requires CNA certification or active nursing student status, with successful completion of required didactic and clinical coursework. The position is a full-time, 0.90 FTE role with variable hours and days.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with CNA certification.
• Nursing student enrolled in approved program for nursing licensure; complete didactic and clinical portions.
• CNAs with a recommendation from the instructor from the Institute of Health Professions.

Responsibilities

• Assist nurse in inpatient psychiatry.
• Maintain a therapeutic and safe environment.
• Support delivery of direct patient care.
• Monitor and intervene to maintain a safe milieu.

Skills

Communication

Education

CNA certification

Nursing student

CNAs with instructor rec

Job description

UF Health in Gainesville is seeking a Mental Health Technician to assist the nurse in inpatient psychiatry and contribute to a therapeutic, safe environment. You will support direct patient care and help maintain a milieu that aligns with treatment goals and patient advocacy.

The role requires CNA certification or active nursing student status, with successful completion of required didactic and clinical coursework. The position is a full-time, 0.90 FTE role with variable hours and days.