Mental Health Technician

Palm Point Behavioral; Titusville (FL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Palm Point Behavioral Health, a 74-bed behavioral health hospital affiliated with Universal Health Services, in Titusville, FL, seeks a Mental Health Technician (Psych Tech) to join the treatment team. You will provide continuous patient care, supervision, interaction, and role modeling to adolescent residential patients under the direction of the Registered Nurse.

The role involves facilitating group activities, monitoring patients during activities, and delivering crisis intervention when

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent.
• Some college coursework preferred.
• Previous experience in a mental health hospital setting is preferred.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, are essential for effective patient interaction.
• Strong collaborative skills and ability to work effectively with others.
• Ability to exhibit empathy, respect and compassion that involve understanding and care for patients.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates group activities tailored to the topic, age, and understanding level as approved by the Program Coordinator.
• Ensures patients are consistently monitored in the proper location for the duration of activities.
• Provides crisis intervention as necessary by anticipating and responding quickly to escalating behaviors, utilizing de-escalation techniques to diffuse the situation and prioritize safety.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Empathy

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Some college coursework preferred

Job description

Responsibilities

Why join the Palm Point team?

We empower and inspire patients and employees. We are an environment that puts patient care first. One of the most rewarding aspects of working at Palm Point is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times. Supportive and responsive leadership. You are never alone, as you are part of a large network of peers and leaders that routinely exchange ideas and review current topics within the industry. Having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career.

Who We Are:

Palm Point Behavioral Health (affiliated with Universal Health Services)is a 74-bed behavioral health hospital is located in Titusville, Florida minutes from Cape Canaveral. Palm Point Behavioral Health treats adults, children and adolescents that suffer from a wide range of behavioral health diagnoses including, depression, anxiety and substance abuse in a modern and well-appointed facility. Palm Point behavioral health offers inpatient treatment options and serve communities in Brevard County and beyond. Titusville, located on Florida’s Space Coast, is approximately 30-miles north of historic Cocoa Beach, and 40-miles east of Orlando’s famous theme parks. In Titusville, you can tour the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge and Canaveral National Seashore. Not only do you have the abundance of activities along the Atlantic shore, but Titusville also offers an ideal climate, close proximity to multiple dining and shopping options, and a very friendly community.

Job Summary

TheMental Health Technician (Psych Tech)functions as an active part of the treatment team, providing continuous patient care, supervision, interaction, and role modeling to adolescent residential patients. The Mental Health Technician works under the direction of the Registered Nurse.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates group activities tailored to the appropriate topic, age, and level of understanding as approved by the Program Coordinator.
• Ensures patients are consistently monitored in the proper location for the duration of activities.
• Provides appropriate crisis intervention as necessary by anticipating and responding quickly to escalating behaviors, utilizing de-escalation techniques to diffuse the situation, correctly prioritizing safety concerns.

Benefit Highlights

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!

More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: UHS benefits

Qualifications

Requirements

• High school graduation or equivalent.
• Some college course work preferred.
• Previous experience in a mental health hospital setting is preferred.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, are essential for effective patient interaction.
• Strong collaborative skills and ability to work effectively with others.
• Ability to exhibit empathy, respect and compassion that involve understanding and care for patients.

About Universal Health Services (UHS):

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $15.8 billion in 2024. UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 99,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

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