Night Mental Health Tech: Pediatric & Adolescent Care

Halifax Health; Daytona Beach (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Halifax Health is seeking a Night Mental Health Technician for Adult Psychiatry. The role provides direct and indirect patient care to child and adolescent patients under supervision of a Registered Nurse or Program Therapist.

The incumbent will work with a multidisciplinary team to facilitate milieu activities, assist with ADLs, and ensure safety with empathetic interactions and therapeutic support.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology or related field desired.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect patient care to child and adolescent patients under RN or Program Therapist supervision.
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to facilitate milieu activities, meetings, goals, groups, and recreational activities.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADL).
• Respond to patients with empathy and positive interpersonal skills.
• Use de-escalation techniques to manage escalating behavior and maintain safety.
• Observe patients and report status and behavioral changes to the RN.
• Maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA.

Skills

Empathy

De-escalation

Crisis response

Observation

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in Psychology or related field

Job description

Halifax Health is seeking a Night Mental Health Technician for Adult Psychiatry. The role provides direct and indirect patient care to child and adolescent patients under supervision of a Registered Nurse or Program Therapist.

The incumbent will work with a multidisciplinary team to facilitate milieu activities, assist with ADLs, and ensure safety with empathetic interactions and therapeutic support.