Mental Health Technician

Baycare; Florida; On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

BayCare Health Systems is seeking a Mental Health Technician II for the North Bay Recovery Center in Lutz, FL. This full-time, hourly role supports patient safety, monitors patients, and assists with routine care under an RN while promoting therapeutic relationships.

Responsibilities include coordinating unit activities, handling calls, and ensuring smooth shift operations. Required: High School diploma; preferred Associate or Bachelor's degrees; BLS; CNA preferred; 6 months psychology-based

Qualifications

• High School or equivalent required.
• Associate's degree in related field - Preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in related field - Preferred.
• 6 months psychology-based experience or bachelor's degree required or preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides ongoing monitoring and observation of patients to ensure safety and wellbeing.
• Promotes communication and therapeutic relationships with patients.
• Assists with physical care under the direction of an RN.
• Promotes coordination of the unit by completing orders and directing calls to the charge nurse.

Skills

Mental health monitoring

Therapeutic communication

RN assistance

Crisis intervention

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's degree - Preferred

Bachelor's degree - Preferred

Tools

Electronic health records

Job description

New Port Richey:Morton Plant North Bay | Clinical | Full Time

Description

At BayCare, we are proud to be one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. Our network consists of 16 community-based hospitals, a long-term acute care facility, home health services, outpatient centers and thousands of physicians. With the support of more than 30,000 team members, we promote a forward-thinking philosophy that’s built on a foundation of trust, dignity, respect, responsibility and clinical excellence.

BayCare Health Systems is currently seeking Mental Health Technicians to join our outstanding and compassionate team at North Bay Recovery Center in Lutz!

Mental Health Technician II Position Details:

• Facility: North Bay Recovery Center
• Location: New Port Richey, FL
• Status: Full time & Pool, Hourly
• Shift Hours: 6:45 PM - 7:15 AM or 6:45 Am - 7:15 PM
• On Call: No

The Mental Health Technician II Responsibilities:

• Provides ongoing monitoring and observation of patients to ensure safety and wellbeing.
• Promotes communication and therapeutic relationships with patients.
• Assists with physical care under the direction of an RN.
• Promotes coordination of the unit by completing orders, making phone calls and directing calls and information to the charge nurse.

BayCare offers a competitive total reward package including: benefits, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, 401k match & additional yearly contribution, yearly performance appraisals, team award bonus, community discounts, the chance to be part of an amazing team and a great place to work!

Required Certification/Licensures:

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• CNA (Nursing Assistant) - preferred

Required Education:

• High School or Equivalent
• Associate's degree in related field - Preferred
• Bachelor's degree in related field- Preferred

Required Experience:

• Mental Health Technician II - Required 6 months of Psychology based experience or bachelor's degree in related field
• Mental Health Technician Pool - Preferred 6 months of Psychology based experience

Come join our wonderful team!

This position requires Level II screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse, managed by the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA). More information can be found at https://info.flclearinghouse.com .

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled