Mental Health Technician - Night Shift 7pm to 7:30am

Neuro Behavioral Hospitals - North; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Neuro Behavioral Hospitals - North seeks a Mental Health Technician for the night shift (7:00 pm – 7:30 am) at our West Palm Beach campus. The role supports patient safety, engagement in treatment, and crisis response within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include documentation in EMR, assisting with activities of daily living, and maintaining a therapeutic environment while following facility policies and safety procedures.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent; Associates Degree, CNA or BHT certification preferred.
• Minimum of one year experience in behavioral health preferred.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain CPR and CPI Certification.
• Ability to work flexible schedules and shifts.
• Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques preferred.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and EMR/Billing systems.

Responsibilities

• Promote the mission, values and vision of the organization.
• Provide excellent customer service for patients; practice confidentiality and privacy under HIPAA.
• Function as a dynamic part of the team who offers continuous patient care and role modeling.
• Document information in the EMR system and notify appropriate staff as needed.
• Provide a safe, supportive environment for all patients served.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living, nutrition, rest and exercise.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Flexibility

EMR systems

KIPU

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates Degree / CNA / BHT preferred

Tools

EMR systems

KIPU

Billing Systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Mental Health Technician - Night Shift 7pm to 7:30am

Full Time West Palm Beach, FL, US

10 days ago Requisition ID: 1073

We invite you to join our team of excellent dedicated care providers. This full-time opportunity offers 12-hour shifts from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., just three days a week—designed to support flexibility and work-life balance. This position requires an eligible background check clearance from Florida Clearinghouse. Clearinghouse information can be found at the following address https://info.flclearinghouse.com

POSITION FUNCTION/OVERVIEW:

As an integral member of the treatment team, the MHT (Mental Health Technician) supports a safe, therapeutic environment by promoting patient safety, comfort, and engagement in treatment. Responsibilities include supervising

patients within the treatment milieu, modeling appropriate behaviors, maintaining a secure and supportive setting, and responding effectively to crisis situations to ensure the continuity and effectiveness of care.

PRIMARY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Promote the mission, values and vision of the organization.
• Provide excellent customer service for patients; practices confidentiality and privacy protocols in accordance with HIPAA requirements.
• Function as a dynamic part of the team who offers continuous patient care, interaction and role modeling for individuals that have problems regarding their mental health or have substance abuse issues.
• Document relevant information regarding the patient’s behavior and activities with the EMR system. Utilize email when necessary to notify the appropriate staff.
• Provide a safe, supportive environment for all patients served.
• Provides care to patients in a manner that considers safety, patient rights, comfort, and a therapeutic environment.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living, nutrition, rest, and exercise.
• Reports alterations in sensory perceptual images, recognizing the differences between illnesses, delusions, and hallucinations. Monitors safety issues regarding these patients and takes action, when indicated, to prevent patient harm. Communicates these issues to the Registered Nurse.
• Works with other members of a multidisciplinary team in the implementation of patient treatment programs such as milieu activities, facilitating groups, and recreational activities, as appropriate to the specified patient population.
• Promotes development of patients’ daily living skills through appropriate assignment, instruction, and supervision of tasks.
• Stimulates residents' interest and cooperation in various individual and group activities and programs through positive interaction, instruction, supervision, feedback, and encouragement.
• Completes require 15-minute patient safety checks and charts patient observations, following facility procedures and procedures.
• Transport patients to and from outside appointment, and transfers and stays with the patient as appropriate.
• Takes and documents vital signs, weights, and needed specimens per facility policy and procedures.
• Attends and participates in group sessions, in-service education, and staff meetings.
• Maintains established institutional policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, and safety, environmental and infection control standards.
• Continues professional development through in-service education, workshops, conferences, and self- study necessary to maintain current knowledge applicable to the position.
• Complete intake and discharge processes. Including but not limited to: collection of UA’s, Breathalyzer, Bag/Vehicle searches, Room Searches, logging personal valuables, etc.
• Collect and log UA’s, when deemed necessary. Step down, discharges, intakes, etc.
• Complete all mandatory trainings required by DCF/Joint Commission, as instructed by HR.
• Ensure safe storage of all patients’ valuables.
• Maintains safety and security of the facility through close observation and monitoring of the residents, maintaining optimal physical proximity, always remaining alert, and using analytical forethought to anticipate potentially volatile or unsafe situations and proactively intervene.
• Provides appropriate crisis intervention as necessary by anticipating and responding quickly to escalating behaviors, utilizing de-escalation techniques to diffuse the situation, correctly prioritizing safety concerns, following proper restraint technique guidelines, and displaying neutral emotions.
• Complete incident reports when indicated, ensuring emergency contacts are appropriately notified.
• Maintain the utmost level of professionalism with patients at all times, refraining from any personal conversations or relations.
• Maintains established Company policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, and safety, environmental and infection control standards.
• Performs other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent with combination of education and work experience required; Associates Degree, CNA or BHT Certification, preferred.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience in the behavioral healthcare/mental health industry, preferred.
• Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques, preferred.
• Ability to work flexible schedules and shifts, required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain CPR and CPI Certification.
• Relevant computer software and hardware applications proficiency – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Electronic Medical Records, Billing Systems and/or other scheduling applications; KIPU preferred.