Mental Health Technician - Compassionate Care & Growth

HCA Florida JFK North Hospital; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Tuition assistance

Retirement plan with 401(k) match

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

Job summary

HCA Florida JFK North Hospital in West Palm Beach, FL is seeking a Mental Health Technician to support patient care in a behavioral health setting. The role focuses on promoting mental health, maintaining a therapeutic milieu, and ensuring patient safety while assisting with daily living activities and clinical observations.

The position requires BCLS and Nonviolent Crisis Intervention certifications within 30 days of start date, with a commitment to patient rights and accurate documentation.

Qualifications

• Promotes mental health and maintains high-quality patient care
• Respects patient rights and confidentiality
• Performs tasks to sustain therapeutic milieu and quality care
• Escorts patients to activities safely and professionally
• Monitors vital signs accurately and documents findings
• Maintains unit cleanliness and supports staff
• Maintains strong interpersonal relationships with staff
• Uses telephone etiquette; relays messages accurately
• Supports essential services for program operation
• Keeps patient activity of daily living records up to date
• Ensures a safe environment for patients
• Documents observations and baseline measurements in the medical record

Responsibilities

• Provides patient-centered care in a psychiatric/behavioral health setting
• Monitors and records vital signs and patient status
• Assists with activities of daily living and daily routines
• Maintains clean and safe unit environment
• Communicates effectively with patients, families, and staff
• Documents clinical observations in the medical record

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs monitoring

Communication skills

Telephone etiquette

Education

Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification

Nonviolent Crisis Intervention certification

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

HCA Florida JFK North Hospital in West Palm Beach, FL is seeking a Mental Health Technician to support patient care in a behavioral health setting. The role focuses on promoting mental health, maintaining a therapeutic milieu, and ensuring patient safety while assisting with daily living activities and clinical observations.

The position requires BCLS and Nonviolent Crisis Intervention certifications within 30 days of start date, with a commitment to patient rights and accurate documentation.