Mental Health Technician (PRN)

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging and rewarding work enviro

Competitive Compensation & Generous PT

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and

401(K) with company match

SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program

Tuition savings to continue your nurse

Career development opportunities with

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Central Florida Behavioral Hospital, located in Orlando, FL, seeks a Mental Health Tech to provide direct care for children, adolescents and adults with psychiatric disorders, ensuring patient safety and well-being. The role centers on maintaining safe unit operations and supporting treatment goals.

Roles include patient observation, group facilitation, and documentation in the patient record, with rotating day and night shifts and required orientation during Week 1.

Qualifications

• Two years experience working in a psychiatric setting.
• Handle with care, Verbal De-escalation and CPR training (may be acquired after hire).
• Effective Oral and Written Communication Skills.
• Team work.

Responsibilities

• Patient Observation and Monitoring
• Facilitating Therapeutic Groups
• Conducting Searches and Securing Contraband
• Assisting with Daily Living Skills
• Patient Behavior and Milieu Management
• Documentation in the Patient Record

Skills

Background Check

Two years psychiatric experience

Verbal De-escalation

CPR training

Oral and Written Communication

Team work

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Job description

Responsibilities

Central Florida Behavioral Hospital is a 174-bed, private psychiatric center located in Orlando, FL. The hospital provides 24-hour emergency services. Central Florida Behavioral Hospital offers a full continuum of care including inpatient treatment services for children, adolescents and adults; and partial hospitalization, intensive out-patient and ECT services for adults. Our treatment philosophy is based on a team approach that treats patients with dignity and respect, while delivering high-quality care.

Website: Central Florida Behavioral Hospital | Orlando, Florida

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Position Summary

The Mental Health Tech provides direct care to children, adolescents and adult patients with psychiatric disorders, to ensure the safety and well being of the patients. MHTs have the primary responsibility for ensuring the patient’s safety on the unit.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Patient Observation and Monitoring
• Facilitating Therapeutic Groups
• Conducting Searches and Securing Contraband
• Assisting with Daily Living Skills
• Patient Behavior and Milieu Management
• Documentation in the Patient Record

Benefit Highlights

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• Pet Insurance
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

About Universal Health Services

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500 corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom. www.uhs.com.

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Qualifications

• Ability to pass a Level 2 Background Investigation. Please visit the following link for more information: https://info.flclearinghouse.com
• High School Diploma or Equivalent required. Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Two years experience working in a psychiatric setting
• Handle with Crare, Verbal De-escalation and CPR training (May be acquired after hire)
• Effective Oral and Written Communication Skills
• Team work
• Hours: Day Shift: 7 AM - 7 PM (Rotating Weekends Required) / Night Shift: 7 PM - 7 AM (Rotating Weekends Required)
• Must be available to attend the full hospital and departmental orientations (Week 1: M-F 8 AM - 5 PM)

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.