Mental Health Technician - Lutz

BayCare Health System; Lutz (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking compassionate Mental Health Technicians to join their dedicated team. This role involves providing essential patient monitoring and support, fostering therapeutic relationships, and assisting with care under the guidance of registered nurses. With a commitment to clinical excellence and a supportive work environment, this opportunity offers a chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients while being part of a collaborative and rewarding team. Join a forward-thinking organization that values trust, dignity, and respect in its mission to deliver exceptional healthcare.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

401k Match

Yearly Performance Appraisals

Team Award Bonus

Community Discounts

Qualifications

• 6 months of psychology-based experience or a bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and observe patients to ensure safety and wellbeing.
• Promote therapeutic relationships and assist with physical care.

Skills

Patient Monitoring

Communication Skills

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Psychology Knowledge

Education

High School Diploma 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 St. Joseph's Hospital North in Lutz!

**Mental Health Technician II Position Details:**

+ **Facility:** St. Joseph's Hospital North

+ **Location:** Lutz, FL

+ **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

Required Education:

+ High School or Equivalent

+ Associate's degree in related field - Preferred

+ Bachelor's degree in related field- Preferred

Required 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!

_Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled_

**Position** Mental Health Technician - Lutz

**Location** Lutz | Clinical | Full Time

**Req ID** null