Per Diem/PRN - Mental Health Technician (MHT)

Palm Point Behavioral Health; Titusville (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider dedicated to empowering patients and employees alike. As a Mental Health Technician, you'll play a vital role in delivering compassionate care to individuals of all ages, from children to adults, in a supportive environment. Your responsibilities will include leading therapeutic groups, providing supervision, and ensuring patient safety during vulnerable times. With flexible shifts and opportunities for professional growth, this role offers a fulfilling career path in the mental health field. Become part of a dynamic team that values collaboration and excellence in patient care.

Qualifications

• Prior health care experience in an acute behavioral health setting preferred.
• BLS/CPR certification required or obtained during orientation.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous patient care and supervision in a mental health setting.
• Lead therapeutic groups and effectively intervene in crisis situations.

Skills

Crisis Intervention

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Education

Associate Degree in a related field

Bachelor Degree in a related field

Job description

Responsibilities

Do you love helping people? Do you want to be part of a healthcare professional's team that provides an important service for the community? Join us at Palm Point Behavioral Health.

Palm Point is currently recruiting for Per Diem/PRN Mental Health Technician. The Mental Health Technician (MHT) functions as an active part of the treatment team, providing continuous patient care, supervision, interaction, and role modeling to patients ranging in age from children ages 5-12, adolescents 13-17, and adults 18+, depending upon which unit is worked. The Mental Health Technician (MHT) leads therapeutic MHT groups with patients and is able to intervene effectively in crisis situations. Mental Health Technicians work under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN).

Why join the Palm Point team?

We empower and inspire patients and employees. We are an environment that puts patient care first. One of the most rewarding aspects of working at Palm Point is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times. Supportive and responsive leadership. You are never alone, as you are part of a large network of peers and leaders that routinely exchange ideas and review current topics within the industry. Having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career.

Shift/Hours: 7am-7pm and 7pm to 7am, any day of the week.

Shift Differential for night and weekend shifts:

1. M-F (7pm-7am) $2.00/hour
2. S/S (7am-7pm) $1.50/hour
3. S/S (7pm-7am) $3.50/hour

Qualifications

Education: Associates and/or Bachelor Degree in a related field preferred.

Experience: Prior health care experience, preferably in an acute behavioral health setting preferred.

Certification: BLS/CPR certification required or obtained during orientation prior to direct patient care.