Mental Health Technician Regular Pool

BayCare Health System; New Port Richey (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dedicated Mental Health Technician to join a compassionate team at a behavioral health facility. In this role, you will be responsible for monitoring and ensuring the safety of patients, fostering therapeutic relationships, and assisting with physical care under the guidance of registered nurses. This position offers an opportunity to work in a supportive environment that values trust, respect, and clinical excellence. If you are passionate about making a difference in mental health care, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• BLS certification required for patient safety and care.
• High school diploma or equivalent is essential for the role.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and observe patients to ensure their safety and wellbeing.
• Assist with physical care under RN direction and promote communication.

Skills

Patient Monitoring

Therapeutic Communication

Physical Care Assistance

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Associate's in Healthcare/Psychology

Tools

BLS Certification

FL Driver's License

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 Behavioral Health Harbor!

Mental Health Technician Regular Pool Position Details:

Facility: Behavioral Health Harbor
Location: New Port Richey, FL
Status: Pool, Hourly
Shift Hours: Pool
Weekend Work: Every Other
On Call: No

Responsibilities:

1. Provides ongoing monitoring and observation of patients to ensure safety and wellbeing.
2. Promotes communication and therapeutic relationships with patients.
3. Assists with physical care under the direction of an RN.
4. Promotes coordination of the unit by completing orders, making phone calls and directing calls and information to the charge nurse.

Requirements:

1. BLS (Basic Life Support)
2. High School or Equivalent
3. FL Driver's License
4. Preferred - Associate's in Healthcare/Psychology
5. Preferred - CNA/PCT

Preferred Experience:

1. 6 months - Psychology based experience

Come join our wonderful team!

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled