Mental Health Technician Prime Pool

BayCare Health System; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

BayCare Health System is seeking a Mental Health Technician for Morton Plant Hospital in Clearwater, FL. This pool, hourly position operates 6:45 PM to 7:15 AM, with every-other weekend work and no on-call requirements.

Responsibilities include direct patient care under RN supervision, continuous monitoring for safety, and fostering therapeutic relationships. Required BLS, High School diploma, and FL Driver's license. Preferred CNA/PCT credential and 6 months psychology experience.

Qualifications

• BLS certification required.
• High School or Equivalent required.
• Florida Driver's License required.
• CNA/PCT certification preferred.
• 6 months psychology-based experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to psychiatric inpatients under RN supervision.
• Ongoing monitoring and observation to ensure safety and wellbeing.
• Promote communication and therapeutic relationships with patients.
• Assist with physical care under the direction of an RN.

Skills

Patient care

Observation

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Associate's in Healthcare/Psychology

CNA/PCT Certification

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 a Mental Health Technician to join our outstanding and compassionate team at Morton Plant Hospital!

Mental Health Technician Prime Pool Position Details

• Facility: Morton Plant Hospital
• Location: Clearwater, FL
• Status: Pool, Hourly
• Shift Hours: 6:45 PM - 7:15 AM
• Weekend Work: Every Other
• On Call: No

Responsibilities

• Provide 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.
• Assists with physical care under the direction of an RN.

Requirements

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• High School or Equivalent
• FL Driver's License
• Preferred
• Associate's in Healthcare/Psychology
• Preferred
• CNA/PCT

Preferred Experience

• 6 months - Psychology based experience

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