Inpatient Mental Health Technician — Compassionate Care

Baycare; Florida; On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401k match

Job summary

BayCare Health Systems seeks a Mental Health Technician to join the Adult Behavioral Health King Heile team in New Port Richey, FL. This full-time, hourly role provides direct patient care under RN supervision, focusing on safety, monitoring and therapeutic communication with psychiatric inpatients.

The position requires BLS; CNA or Patient Care Technician credentials are preferred, with education from high school and related degrees preferred. 6 months related experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Direct patient care is required to support psychiatric inpatients.
• Strong observation skills to ensure patient safety and wellbeing.
• Effective communication to promote therapeutic relationships.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Direct patient care

Observation and safety

Communication with patients

Team collaboration

Education

High School or Equivalent

Associate's degree in related field

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

BayCare Health Systems seeks a Mental Health Technician to join the Adult Behavioral Health King Heile team in New Port Richey, FL. This full-time, hourly role provides direct patient care under RN supervision, focusing on safety, monitoring and therapeutic communication with psychiatric inpatients.

The position requires BLS; CNA or Patient Care Technician credentials are preferred, with education from high school and related degrees preferred. 6 months related experience preferred.