Night Shift Inpatient Mental Health Technician

BayCare Health System; Winter Haven (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

BayCare Health System is seeking a Mental Health Technician to join the Winter Haven Hospital Behavioral Health team in Winter Haven, Florida. This pool, hourly role supports direct patient care for psychiatric inpatients under RN supervision, with evenings shifts 6:45 PM to 7:15 AM.

Responsibilities include monitoring patient safety, fostering therapeutic communication, and assisting with basic physical care under RN direction.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• BLS certification required.
• Florida driver's license required.
• Preferred: Associate degree in Healthcare/Psychology.
• Preferred: CNA or PCT certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to psychiatric inpatients under RN supervision.
• Monitors and observes patients to ensure safety and wellbeing.
• Promotes communication and therapeutic relationships with patients.
• Assists with physical care under the direction of an RN.

Skills

BLS Certification

Patient Care

Communication with Patients

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's in Healthcare/Psychology

CNA/PCT certification

Job description

BayCare Health System is seeking a Mental Health Technician to join the Winter Haven Hospital Behavioral Health team in Winter Haven, Florida. This pool, hourly role supports direct patient care for psychiatric inpatients under RN supervision, with evenings shifts 6:45 PM to 7:15 AM.

Responsibilities include monitoring patient safety, fostering therapeutic communication, and assisting with basic physical care under RN direction.