Mental Health Technician, Per Diem

Holy Cross Health Fl; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Holy Cross Health Florida in Fort Lauderdale is seeking a Part-time Behavioral Health Technician to support the ED team. You will directly observe patients, document conditions during monitoring, and assist with crisis de-escalation using approved techniques.

You will escalate safety concerns to ED nurses and providers, offer emotional support with calming methods, and help maintain a safe, compassionate environment for patients in distress.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving/critical thinking skills with a collaborative approach.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and stay composed in stressful situations.
• Sitting for extended periods with frequent standing, walking, bending, and stooping.

Responsibilities

• Direct one-to-one observation of patients in the ED, while documenting the patient’s condition during monitoring.
• Assist with crisis intervention by utilizing approved de-escalation and calming techniques as appropriate.
• Mitigate safety concerns and promptly escalate to ED nurses, providers, or security personnel as needed.
• Provide emotional support with calming techniques when appropriate.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Critical thinking

Prioritization

Stamina and mobility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Employment Type

Part time

Primary Responsibilities Include

• Direct one-to-one observation of patients in the ED, while documenting the patient’s condition during monitoring
• Assist with crisis intervention by utilizing approved de-escalation and calming techniques as appropriate

Essential Functions

• Participates in mitigating the safety of patients experiencing psychosocial crises and their physical environment
• Immediately escalating safety or patient behavioral concerns to ED nurses, providers, or other colleagues including security personnel
• Provide emotional support with calming techniques when appropriate

Skills, Abilities, And Other Requirements

• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Strong problem-solving/critical thinking skills with a collaborative approach
• Ability to manage competing priorities and maintain composure in stressful situations
• Sitting for extended periods of time with frequent standing, walking, bending, and stooping

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Previous behavioral health experience preferred

Credentials/Licensure

• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Current Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training certification from the Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI)

Holy Cross Health Florida in Fort Lauderdale has been named one of America’s Best Employers for Healthcare Professionals by Forbes!

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.