Lead Child & Adolescent Mental Health Tech — Evenings

Universal Health Services; Bradenton (FL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign On Bonus $1200.00

Starting at $19.53 per hour

Schedule: 3:00PM - 11:30PM

Shift Differentials

401(K) match

Tuition Reimbursement

SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Suncoast Behavioral Health Center, part of Universal Health Services, in Bradenton, FL, seeks a Lead Mental Health Technician for adolescents (ages 11–17) on the 3:00 PM–11:30 PM shift. The role focuses on direct patient care and safety. Compensation starts at $19.53/hour with differential benefits and overtime as needed.

The Lead MHT supports treatment activities, ensures policy adherence, and works to maintain therapeutic interventions while minimizing seclusion when possible.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; Bachelor’s in psychology or related field preferred.
• Demonstrates ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and participate in physical restraint when required.
• Handle With Care training annually.

Responsibilities

• Direct patient care to children and adolescents in a behavioral health setting.
• Ensure patient safety on the units and enforce hospital policies.
• Assist patients with treatment, recreation, and activities of daily living.
• Follow program schedule and assign unit tasks; use least restrictive interventions.

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Bachelor's Degree in psychology or related field preferred

Job description

Suncoast Behavioral Health Center, part of Universal Health Services, in Bradenton, FL, seeks a Lead Mental Health Technician for adolescents (ages 11–17) on the 3:00 PM–11:30 PM shift. The role focuses on direct patient care and safety. Compensation starts at $19.53/hour with differential benefits and overtime as needed.

The Lead MHT supports treatment activities, ensures policy adherence, and works to maintain therapeutic interventions while minimizing seclusion when possible.