Lead Mental Health Tech: Compassion & Crisis Support

HCA Florida Largo Hospital; Largo (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing support

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

HCA Florida Largo Hospital is seeking a Lead Mental Health Technician to support the behavioral health team. You will perform basic patient care, monitor safety, assist with daily living activities, and help maintain a therapeutic environment under RN supervision.

The role emphasizes crisis intervention, establishing rapport with patients, and coordinating group activities. Qualifications include BLS, CPI, and related training within set timelines, plus a high school diploma.

Qualifications

• BLS within 30 days of employment start date.
• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention within 30 days of employment start date.
• CPI training within 30 days of employment start date.
• Fingerprinting as required.

Responsibilities

• Obtain vital signs, height/weight, intake/output, and calorie counts.
• Establish rapport and observe patient safety; escorting or restraining as needed.
• Perform bedside glucose testing and collect lab samples as needed.
• Assist RN with data collection on admission for processing and discharge.
• Coordinate and participate in group activities to encourage interaction.
• Provide a positive role model to support socialization skills.

Skills

Rapport with patients

Crisis intervention

Patient safety

Lifting 50 lbs

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certified Behavioral Health Technician (preferred)

Job description

HCA Florida Largo Hospital is seeking a Lead Mental Health Technician to support the behavioral health team. You will perform basic patient care, monitor safety, assist with daily living activities, and help maintain a therapeutic environment under RN supervision.

The role emphasizes crisis intervention, establishing rapport with patients, and coordinating group activities. Qualifications include BLS, CPI, and related training within set timelines, plus a high school diploma.