Mental Health Tech (PRN) - 12hr Shifts, Growth

Windmoor Healthcare Of Clearwater; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging and rewarding work

Competitive Compensation

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Windmoor Healthcare of Clearwater is seeking a Mental Health Tech - PRN to support our psychiatric unit. The MHT will work under a Registered Nurse, providing milieu management, patient supervision, and group activities to ensure a safe environment and effective care. Shifts are two 12-hour blocks, with 7p-7a and 7a-7p rotations.

A high school diploma, BLS, and crisis intervention training are required. Overtime and flexible hours may be needed, with emphasis on teamwork and high-quality patient

Qualifications

• Education: High school graduate or equivalent.
• Experience: At least one (1) year of previous experience in a healthcare setting and/or previous behavioral health experience strongly preferred.
• Current BLS certification required.
• Must complete and maintain aggression management/crisis intervention/restraint training.
• Must pass competency assessments within 90 days of hire.
• May be required to work overtime and flexible hours.
• Must be able to prioritize workload, effectively multi-task and problem solve in a fast paced environment.

Responsibilities

• The Mental Health Technician (MHT), under the direction of a Registered Nurse, is an active member of the patient treatment team.
• Provide Milieu management and continuous patient care supervision, interactions and role modeling to patients; ensure a safe environment, lead therapeutic MHT patient groups; conduct Q15 rounds and one to one patient supervision as well as participate in crisis intervention situations as needed.
• Follow the therapeutic interventions outlined by the treatment team for each patient and maintain awareness of patient’s individualized plan of care including goals and interventions.

Skills

BLS certification

Crisis intervention

Aggression management

Prioritization

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Windmoor Healthcare of Clearwater is seeking a Mental Health Tech - PRN to support our psychiatric unit. The MHT will work under a Registered Nurse, providing milieu management, patient supervision, and group activities to ensure a safe environment and effective care. Shifts are two 12-hour blocks, with 7p-7a and 7a-7p rotations.

A high school diploma, BLS, and crisis intervention training are required. Overtime and flexible hours may be needed, with emphasis on teamwork and high-quality patient