Inpatient Mental Health Technician - Direct Patient Care

Baycare; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

BayCare, a major healthcare system in the Tampa Bay area, seeks a clinical support professional to provide direct patient care to psychiatric inpatients under RN supervision. Responsibilities include ongoing patient monitoring, promoting therapeutic relationships, and assisting with physical care as directed.

The role supports safety and well-being through communication and teamwork within BayCare’s behavioral health network at Northside Behavioral Health Center.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent; or an Associates degree in Healthcare or Psychology
• Preferred - Bachelor’s in Psychology or Healthcare
• Preferred - CNA/Patient Care Technician experience (optional)

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to psychiatric inpatients under RN supervision
• Monitor and observe patients to ensure safety and well-being
• Promote communication and therapeutic relationships with patients
• Assist with physical care under the direction of a Registered Nurse

Skills

Patient care

Observation

Therapeutic communication

Team collaboration

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Associates in Healthcare

Associates in Psychology

Bachelor’s in Psychology (preferred)

Tools

BLS (Basic Life Support)

Driver's license

Job description

BayCare, a major healthcare system in the Tampa Bay area, seeks a clinical support professional to provide direct patient care to psychiatric inpatients under RN supervision. Responsibilities include ongoing patient monitoring, promoting therapeutic relationships, and assisting with physical care as directed.

The role supports safety and well-being through communication and teamwork within BayCare’s behavioral health network at Northside Behavioral Health Center.