Mental Health Technician II — Inpatient Care & Support

Baycare; Florida; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401k match and additional yearly

Yearly performance appraisals and team

Mease Dunedin Hospital Benefits

Job summary

BayCare Health Systems is seeking a Mental Health Technician to join our compassionate team at Mease Dunedin Hospital in Clearwater, FL. This full-time, hourly position supports psychiatric inpatients under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, focusing on safety, observation, and therapeutic engagement.

You will provide direct patient care, monitor patients, and collaborate with nurses and therapy staff. Required: High School diploma; BLS; CNA/PCT preferred; 6 months psychology or related

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• BLS certification required; CNA or PCT preferred.
• 6 months psychology or related field experience preferred.

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.

Skills

Direct patient care

Observation skills

Therapeutic communication

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree in related field - Preferred

Bachelor's degree in related field - Preferred

Tools

BLS

CNA - preferred

Patient Care Technician - preferred

Job description

BayCare Health Systems is seeking a Mental Health Technician to join our compassionate team at Mease Dunedin Hospital in Clearwater, FL. This full-time, hourly position supports psychiatric inpatients under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, focusing on safety, observation, and therapeutic engagement.

You will provide direct patient care, monitor patients, and collaborate with nurses and therapy staff. Required: High School diploma; BLS; CNA/PCT preferred; 6 months psychology or related