Per Diem Mental Health Technician

Universal Health Services; Tequesta (FL); Vor Ort; USD 35.000 - 50.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Sandypineshospital is seeking a Per Diem Mental Health Technician in Tequesta, Florida. Responsibilities include patient care supervision, crisis intervention participation, and leading therapeutic groups. Applicants should possess a high school diploma and ideally have a year of experience in healthcare. Current BLS certification is required, along with Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training. This role requires excellent communication and problem-solving skills to ensure high-quality patient care and may involve flexible working hours.

Qualifikationen

• At least one year of previous experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
• Current BLS certification required.
• Must complete Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training.

Aufgaben

• Milieu management and continuous patient care supervision.
• Lead therapeutic MHT patient groups.
• Conduct Q15 rounds and one-to-one patient supervision.

Kenntnisse

Excellent listening

Communication skills

Prioritization

Multi-tasking

Problem-solving

Ausbildung

High school graduate or equivalent

Jobbeschreibung

Job Overview

We are pleased to announce the Per Diem Mental Health Technician position at Sandy Pines.

About the Facility

SandyPines Residential Treatment Center is a 149-bed residential psychiatric facility servicing children and adolescents ages 5 to 17, located in South Florida near Jonathan Dickinson State Park.

Responsibilities

• Milieu management and continuous patient care supervision.
• Interactions & role modeling to patients; ensuring a safe environment.
• Lead therapeutic MHT patient groups.
• Conduct Q15 rounds and one-to-one patient supervision.
• Participate in crisis intervention situations as needed.
• Follow the therapeutic interventions outlined by the treatment team for each patient and maintain awareness of the patient’s individualized plan of care, including goals and interventions.

Shift Details

12‑Hour shifts: 7:00 am – 7:30 pm or 7:00 pm – 7:30 am for any day of the week.

Qualifications

Education / Training

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• At least one year of previous experience in a healthcare setting and/or previous behavioral health experience strongly preferred.

Knowledge and Skills

• Current BLS certification required.
• Must complete and maintain Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training (aggression management, crisis intervention, and restraint training), which may be obtained during new‑hire orientation.
• Must pass competency exams within 90 days of hire.
• May be required to work overtime and flexible hours.
• Must be able to prioritize workload, effectively multi‑task, and problem‑solve in a fast‑paced environment.
• Excellent listening, communication, prioritization, and follow‑through skills with a strong focus on providing high‑quality patient care.

Physical Requirements

Continuous verbal and written communication; ability to hear ordinary conversation and occasional high‑ or low‑pitched sounds; continuous firm/simple grasping and fine manipulation of both hands.

EEO Statement

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