Mental Health Technician - Dunedin

BayCare Health System; Florida; On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401k match

Annual bonus

Community discounts

Job summary

BayCare Health System is seeking a Mental Health Technician II at Mease Hospital Dunedin to join a compassionate team in a full-time role. Shift options include 6:45 PM–7:15 AM or 6:45 AM–7:15 PM, with every-other weekend work and no on-call requirement.

Responsibilities include patient monitoring, fostering therapeutic relationships, assisting with nursing tasks, and coordinating unit activities under supervision of an RN. Minimum education: high school; degrees preferred.

Qualifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required.
• CNA (Nursing Assistant) certification - preferred.
• Patient Care Technician certification - preferred.
• Education: High School or Equivalent; Associate's degree in related field.

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.

Education

High School or Equivalent

Associate's degree in related field

Bachelor's degree in related field

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 Mease Hospital in Dunedin!

Mental Health Technician II Position Details:

• Facility: Mease Hospital Dunedin
• Location: Dunedin
• 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

Education:

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

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in related field-

Preferred

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