Mental Health Tech - FT

Ftlauderdalebehavioral; Oakland Park (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

HealthStream online learning

Competitive compensation

Generous paid time off

Excellent medical, dental, vision plans

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

A private hospital specializing in mental health located in Oakland Park, Florida, is seeking a Mental Health Technician. This role involves providing compassionate care to patients in a busy environment. Candidates should have a high school diploma, a year of healthcare experience, and a current BLS certification. Full-time hours include 3 shifts per week, catering to various patient needs. Attractive benefits include health insurance, tuition assistance, and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• At least one year of previous experience in a healthcare setting and/or behavioral health experience strongly preferred.
• Current BLS certification required.
• Must complete and maintain training in Crisis Prevention Intervention.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely intervention to meet patient needs.
• Prioritize workload effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Assist in restraining aggressive patients safely and therapeutically.

Skills

Effective multi-tasking

Communication skills

Prioritization

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Tools

BLS certification

Job description

Responsibilities

Fort Lauderdale Behavioral Health Center, a subsidiary of UHS, is a private 182‑bed hospital that specializes in drug addiction, mental health issues, and concurrent disorders for adults and adolescents. Our staff provides compassionate, comprehensive care tailored to each patient’s needs.

We offer a continuum of mental health and addiction services in a confidential, caring environment that promotes crisis resolution, personal growth and problem‑solving. The goal is to help patients achieve good health and long‑term sobriety.

Fort Lauderdale BHC is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Mental Health Technician (MHT)

Full time, 3–12 hour shifts weekly: 7 p.m. – 7:30 a.m. or 7 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Benefits

• Career development opportunities across UHS and our 300+ locations
• Diverse programming to expand your experience
• HealthStream online learning catalogue with plenty of free CEU courses
• Competitive compensation & generous paid time off
• Excellent medical, dental, vision and prescription drug plans
• 401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Tuition assistance

Qualifications

Education: High school graduate or equivalent.

Experience: At least one year of previous experience in a healthcare setting and/or behavioral health experience strongly preferred.

• Current BLS certification required.
• Must complete and maintain training in Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) – aggression management, crisis intervention, and restraint training. Training may be obtained during new‑hire orientation.
• Must pass competency exams within 90 days of hire.
• Must be able to prioritize workload, effectively multi‑task, and problem‑solve in a fast‑paced environment. Excellent listening, communication, prioritization and follow‑through skills with a strong focus on high‑quality patient care.

Physical Requirements

Move efficiently to meet patient needs and provide timely intervention. Able to sit or walk during shift. Able to hear spoken words, respond to signals, alarms, codes, or other displays. Recognize vocal intonation signaling changes in acuity. Able to bend, reach, stoop, and lift up to 30 lbs. Must write legibly to accurately convey information, read instructions, complete documentation and reports. Must be able to restrain, as part of a team, an aggressive patient safely and therapeutically. Able to lift, position, or move patients.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal‑opportunity employers and openly support recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion are critical to our success.