MHT - PD

Larkin Community Hospital; Florida; Presencial; USD 21.000 - 30.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Larkin Community Hospital, Inc. in South Miami, FL is seeking a Mental Health Technician (MHT) in a per-diem/full-time capacity to support the mental health care team by delivering direct patient care and maintaining a safe, therapeutic environment.

You will work with patients with various psychiatric conditions, assist with daily activities, monitor behavior, and report changes to clinical staff. The role requires BLS, strong communication skills, crisis intervention training, and the ability

Formación

• BLS certification required.
• Ability to pass background checks and drug screening.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Crisis and Intervention Training required.
• Must pass in-house MHT test.

Responsabilidades

• Provide direct patient care and maintain a safe, therapeutic environment.
• Work closely with patients with a range of psychiatric conditions.
• Assist with daily activities for patients.
• Monitor patient behavior and report changes to clinical staff.

Conocimientos

BLS certification

Background checks and drug screening

Communication and interpersonal skills

Crisis Intervention Training

In-house MHT test

Descripción del empleo

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MHT - PD

Emergency Services Full-Time Technical Larkin Community Hospital, South Miami, FL, US

About the Role:

The Mental Health Technician (MHT) in a per-diem capacity at Larkin Community Hospital plays a critical role in supporting the mental health care team by providing direct patient care and ensuring a safe and therapeutic environment. This position involves working closely with patients experiencing a range of psychiatric conditions, assisting with daily activities, monitoring patient behavior, and reporting changes to clinical staff.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Ability to pass background checks and drug screening as required by the hospital.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Crisis and Intervention Training required
• Must pass in-house MHT test

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience working in an inpatient psychiatric or behavioral health facility.
• Additional certifications related to mental health care or crisis intervention.
• Bilingual language skills relevant to the patient population served.