Mental Health Tech - Admissions & Safety Support (Per-Diem)

University-Behavioral-Center; Orlando (FL); Vor Ort; USD 22.000 - 33.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive Compensation

Generous Paid Time Off

Career development opportunities

Zusammenfassung

University Behavioral Center in Orlando provides direct care to children and adolescents with psychiatric disorders in a 112-bed setting. This per-diem role supports admissions, ensures safety, and helps maintain a therapeutic environment for patients and families during the intake process.

The Mental Health Tech position emphasizes de-escalation techniques, observation, and collaboration with the nursing and clinical teams to ensure smooth admissions and safe transport within the facility.

Qualifikationen

• High School Diploma or Equivalent; Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Two years experience working in a psychiatric setting.
• CPR (May be acquired after hire).
• Effective Oral and Written Communication Skills.

Aufgaben

• Assist the Admissions team with the safe intake, reception, and orientation of patients entering the facility.
• Maintain continuous awareness of patient safety and behavior while patients are awaiting assessment, admission, or transfer.
• Conduct and document patient observations and safety checks in accordance with facility policies and assigned observation levels.
• Support Admissions staff with patient belongings procedures, including inventory and securing potentially unsafe or prohibited items according to facility policy.
• Assist with patient searches or safety screenings as permitted by policy, training, and applicable requirements.
• Provide a calm, supportive, and therapeutic environment for patients and families during the admissions process.
• Use approved verbal de-escalation and crisis-prevention techniques when patients demonstrate agitation, anxiety, or escalating behaviors.
• Promptly communicate changes in patient behavior, condition, or safety concerns to the appropriate nurse or clinical team member.
• Assist with patient transport and escort from Admissions to inpatient units or other designated areas while maintaining appropriate safety precautions.

Kenntnisse

Effective Oral and Written Communicati

Ausbildung

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Jobbeschreibung

University Behavioral Center in Orlando provides direct care to children and adolescents with psychiatric disorders in a 112-bed setting. This per-diem role supports admissions, ensures safety, and helps maintain a therapeutic environment for patients and families during the intake process.

The Mental Health Tech position emphasizes de-escalation techniques, observation, and collaboration with the nursing and clinical teams to ensure smooth admissions and safe transport within the facility.