Mental Health Technician

BayCare Health System; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401k match

Annual bonuses

Community discounts

Team environment

Job summary

BayCare Health System in St. Petersburg, FL is seeking a Mental Health Technician II to join St. Anthony's Hospital.

This full-time role offers the opportunity to monitor patients, support RN-driven care, and coordinate unit activities on a night shift schedule. The position emphasizes therapeutic communication, safety, and teamwork within a compassionate hospital environment. Qualified candidates will have high school education, preferred degrees in related fields, and BLS certification; CNA or

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Associate degree in a related field preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred.
• BLS certification required; CNA or PCT 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, making phone calls and directing calls and information to the charge nurse.

Skills

Patient observation

Communication skills

Teamwork

Care coordination

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in related field

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

BLS certification

CNA certification - preferred

Patient Care Technician - preferred

Job 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 St. Anthony's Hospital in St. Petersburg !

Mental Health Technician II Position Details:

• Facility: St. Anthony's Hospital
• Location: St. Petersburg, FL
• Status: Full time & Pool, Hourly
• Shift Hours: 6:45 PM - 7:15 AM or 6:45 Am - 7:15 PM
• Weekend Work: Every Other
• 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
• Patient Care Technician - 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

Position Mental Health Technician

Location St Petersburg:St Anthonys | Clinical | Full Time

Req ID 165178