Mental Health Technician Prime Pool

Baycare; Winter Haven (FL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

BayCare's Winter Haven Hospital is currently seeking a Mental Health Technician to join its compassionate team. This full-time, hourly position supports psychiatric inpatients under RN supervision, with shift hours 6:45 PM to 7:15 AM and no on-call requirement.

Required: High School or equivalent; BLS certification; CNA preferred; degrees in related fields are welcome. Benefits include paid time off, 401k match, annual performance reviews, and opportunities to grow within a large health system.

Qualifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required.
• CNA - preferred.
• High School or equivalent required.
• Associate's degree or Bachelor's degree 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

Therapeutic communication

Education

High School or Equivalent

Associate's degree in related field

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Winter Haven:Winter Haven | Clinical | Pool

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 Winter Haven Hospital!

Mental Health Technician Position Details:

• Facility: Winter Haven Hospital
• Status: Full time, Hourly
• Shift Hours: 6:45 PM - 7:15 AM
• On Call: No

The Mental Health Technician 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.

Required Certification/Licensures:

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• CNA (Nursing Assistant) - preferred

Required Education:

• High School or Equivalent
• Associate's degree in related field - Preferred
• Bachelor's degree in related field- Preferred

Required Experience:

• 6 months – Psychology or Bachelor's degree in related field
• Paid time off
• 401k match and additional yearly contribution
• Yearly performance appraisals and team award bonus
• Community discounts and more
• AND the chance to be part of an amazing team and a great place to work

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