Mental Health Technician Regular Pool

BayCare Health System; New Port Richey (FL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

BayCare Health System seeks a dedicated Mental Health Technician for a pool position at Behavioral Health Harbor in New Port Richey, FL. Join a compassionate team focused on improving patients' mental health through ongoing observation and support. This role entails monitoring patients, promoting communication, and assisting nursing staff in delivering care.

Qualifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required.
• Florida Driver's License required.
• 6 months of psychology-based experience preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Monitoring

Communication

Patient Care

Education

High School or Equivalent

Associate's in Healthcare/Psychology

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:**

+ 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.

+ Promotes coordination of the unit by completing orders, making phone calls and directing calls and information to the charge nurse.

**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!

_Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled_

**Position** Mental Health Technician Regular Pool

**Location** New Port Richey:Urgent Care Westchase | Clinical | Pool

**Req ID** null