MENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN - WEEKEND EVENINGS

Suncoast Behavioral Health Center; Bradenton (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Mental Health Technician for weekend evening shifts. This role involves providing direct care to adolescent patients, ensuring their safety and well-being. The position offers competitive compensation and numerous benefits, including medical plans and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Two years’ experience as MHT or RBT in a psychiatric setting.
• Knowledge of behavior management and autism spectrum disorder.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient monitoring and 15-minute checks.
• Assist nursing staff on the unit.
• Ensure patient safety and well-being.

Skills

Effective communication

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s in psychology

Job description

MENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN - WEEKEND EVENINGS

Join to apply for the MENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN - WEEKEND EVENINGS role at Suncoast Behavioral Health Center

Suncoast Behavioral Health Center, opened in 2014, offers high-quality behavioral healthcare in a safe, secure, and nurturing environment. We provide treatment programs across inpatient, partial, and intensive outpatient settings for children and adolescents, focusing on promoting cognitive, social, physical, and emotional development.

We are seeking a Mental Health Tech/CNA: Friday - Monday 3P- 11:30P (32hrs) to provide direct care to adolescent patients with psychiatric and substance abuse disorders, ensuring their safety and well-being. MHTs are primarily responsible for patient safety on the unit.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Conduct patient monitoring and 15-minute checks
• Assist nursing staff on the unit
• Ensure patient safety and well-being
• Apply knowledge of risk and safety precautions
• Communicate effectively with patients, co-workers, and physicians
• React calmly and effectively in emergency situations

Benefits Include

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive compensation & generous paid time off
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
• 401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• SoFi student loan refinancing program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and subsidiaries

Why do our current employees value Suncoast & UHS?

Our environment prioritizes patient care, offering rewarding work by providing excellent care, comfort, and security. We have supportive leadership and a large network of peers for ongoing learning and growth. UHS offers robust continuing education and career advancement opportunities.

UHS, a Fortune 500 company, is a leading provider of hospital and healthcare services, with revenues of $10.77 billion in 2018, recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune in 2020, and ranked #293 on the Fortune 500 in 2019.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; Bachelor’s in psychology or related field preferred
• Two years’ experience as MHT or RBT in a psychiatric setting with children and adolescents
• RBT preferred or must complete BACB-approved RBT course and maintain registration
• Knowledge of behavior management and autism spectrum disorder
• Effective communication skills and computer literacy
• Physical ability to lift approximately 50 lbs and participate in restraint or seclusion procedures; annual Handle With Care training required

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