Mental Health Technician II

BayCare Health System; Winter Haven (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401k match

Annual bonus

Job summary

BayCare Health System in Winter Haven, FL, is hiring a Mental Health Technician to join our compassionate team at Winter Haven Hospital. The role provides direct psychiatric patient care under RN supervision, with a focus on safety, observation, and therapeutic engagement.

The shift is 6:45 PM to 7:15 AM, full-time, on-site, with every-other weekend and no on-call. Qualifications include BLS; CNA or Patient Care Technician preferred.

Qualifications

• BLS certification required; CNA or Patient Care Technician preferred.
• High School diploma or equivalent; associate degree in related field.
• 6 months of experience in psychology or related field.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to psychiatric inpatients under RN supervision.
• Monitor and observe patients to ensure safety and wellbeing.
• Promote communication and therapeutic relationships with patients.

Skills

BLS Certification

Patient Care

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

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 thatst 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 Winter Haven Hospital.

Mental Health Technician Position Details

• Facility: Winter Haven Hospital
• Location: Winter Haven, FL
• Status: Full time, Hourly
• Shift Hours: 6:45 PM - 7:15 AM
• 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