Mental Health Technician Department Pool I

BayCare Health System; Winter Haven (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401k match and annual contribution

Yearly performance appraisals and team

Community discounts

Job summary

BayCare Health System in Winter Haven, FL is seeking a Mental Health Technician to join our compassionate team. This full-time, hourly role provides direct patient care to psychiatric inpatients under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, with emphasis on safety, observation, and therapeutic communication.

Qualifications include BLS certification; CNA or Patient Care Technician is preferred. The position offers competitive benefits and the opportunity to grow within a large health system.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Associate's degree in a related field is required.
• Bachelor's degree in related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care to psychiatric inpatients under RN supervision.
• Conducts ongoing monitoring to ensure patient safety and wellbeing.
• Facilitates communication and therapeutic relationships with patients.

Education

High School or Equivalent

Associate's degree in related field

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

BLS (Basic Life Support)

CNA - 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 a Mental Health Technician Department Pool to join our outstanding and compassionate team at Winter Haven Hospital

Mental Health Technician Position Details:

• Facility: Winter Haven Hospital
• Location: Winter Haven, FL
• Status: Full time, Hourly
• Shift Hours: 6:45 AM - 7:15 PM
• Weekend Work: Every Other
• On Call: No

The Mental Health Technician Responsibilities:

• Provides direct patient care to psychiatric inpatients under the direct Supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Provides ongoing monitoring and observation of patients to ensure safety and wellbeing.
• Promotes communication and therapeutic relationships with patients.

Required

Certification/Licensures:

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

Education:

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

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in related field-

Experience:

• 6 months – Psychology or Bachelor's degree in related field

Full Time Employees Receive The Following Benefits:

• Benefits (Health, Dental, Vision)
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401k match and additional yearly contribution
• Yearly performance appraisals and team award bonus
• Community discounts and more
• AND the chance to be part of an amazing team and a great place to work

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