Mental Health Technician - Float

HCA Florida JFK North Hospital; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

403(b) retirement plan with matching

Job summary

HCA Florida JFK North Hospital in West Palm Beach, FL is seeking a Part-time Mental Health Technician to provide direct patient care in a behavioral health setting under nurse supervision. Responsibilities include monitoring vitals, documenting changes, and supporting treatment planning to ensure patient safety.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED and BLS and CPI certifications within 30 days of start.

Qualifications

• BLS certification required within 30 days of start date.
• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (CPI) required within 30 days of start date.
• Prior experience in behavioral health or psychiatric setting preferred.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and observation skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Direct patient care under supervision of a nurse.
• Monitor vital signs and report changes in patient behavior.
• Participate in treatment planning and ensure patient safety.
• Create a therapeutic environment and foster positive patient interactions.
• Document relevant information and contribute to team discussions.

Skills

BLS certification

CPI certification

Strong communication

Observation skills

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a Mental Health Technician with HCA Florida JFK North Hospital you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back!

Job Summary And Qualifications

This PART-TIME opportunity provides direct patient care and support within a behavioral health setting, working under the supervision of a nurse. Responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities, monitoring vital signs, reporting changes in patient behavior, participating in treatment planning, and ensuring patient safety. They also play a crucial role in creating a therapeutic environment and fostering positive patient interactions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Direct Patient Care
• Observation and Monitoring
• Safety and Security
• Therapeutic Interactions
• Documentation
• Treatment Team Participation

Qualifications:

• High school diploma/GED preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 30 days of start date
• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (CPI) required within 30 days of start date
• Prior experience in a behavioral health or psychiatric setting is preferred
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and observation skills are essential

Benefits

HCA Florida JFK North Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

HCA Florida JFK North Hospital is a 280-bed acute care facility. We have a 124-bed behavioral health unit. We are located in West Palm Beach, FL. HCA Florida JFK North Hospital has served the healthcare needs of Palm Beach County for 46 years. Our technology to offer patients superior outcomes, less pain and improved recovery times. Our services include a 24-hour Emergency Department, Advanced Primary Certified Stroke Center, Orthopedic Institute, Critical Care Unit and an Interventional Vascular Suite. We have Inpatient Diabetes Care, Diagnostic Imaging, Outpatient Rehabilitation, and a Center for Pain Care and surgical services. HCA Florida JFK North Hospital offers services for mental health and wellness for children, adolescents, adults and seniors. We have 600 colleagues and 900 medical staff. We are dedicated to our mission; Above all else, we are committed to the care and improvement of human life.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

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HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.