Mental Health Technician II

BayCare Health System; North Dakota; On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Tuition reimbursement

401k match

Paid time off

Job summary

BayCare Health System is seeking a Mental Health Technician for North Bay Recovery Center in Florida. The role involves direct patient care to psychiatric inpatients under RN supervision, ongoing monitoring for safety, and promoting therapeutic relationships with patients.

Qualifications include BLS certification; CNA or Patient Care Technician background preferred. Education required includes a high school diploma with an associate degree in a related field.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Associate's degree in related field preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Education

High School or Equivalent

Associate'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 a Mental Health Technician to join our outstanding and compassionate team at North Bay Recovery Center!

Mental Health Technician Position Details:

• Facility: North Bay Recovery Center
• Location: Lutz, 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.

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 .

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