Weekend Mental Health Technician – Adolescent Care (Per Diem)

Universal Health Services; Bradenton (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Health Services, Inc. is seeking a Mental Health Technician for the Suncoast Behavioral Health Center in Bradenton, FL.

This per diem weekend position supports direct patient care in a residential behavioral health setting, focusing on safety, supervision, and smooth daily activities for youths aged 11–17 with behavioral and emotional challenges. The MHT will monitor patients, assist nursing staff, and handle emergencies with trained responses, including Handle With Care and CPR as

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s Degree in psychology or related field preferred.
• Minimum 1 year psychiatric/behavioral direct care experience in a psychiatric hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Performs direct patient care in a residential behavioral health setting.
• Supervises patients in treatment, recreation, education, and activities of daily living.
• Ensures patient safety and uses least restrictive interventions when possible.
• Conducts patient monitoring and 12-minute checks.
• Assists nursing staff on unit and communicates with patients, co-workers, physicians.
• React calmly and effectively in emergencies.

Skills

High school diploma

Verbal & written communication

CPR certification

Education

Bachelor’s degree in psychology or related field

Job description

Universal Health Services, Inc. is seeking a Mental Health Technician for the Suncoast Behavioral Health Center in Bradenton, FL.

This per diem weekend position supports direct patient care in a residential behavioral health setting, focusing on safety, supervision, and smooth daily activities for youths aged 11–17 with behavioral and emotional challenges. The MHT will monitor patients, assist nursing staff, and handle emergencies with trained responses, including Handle With Care and CPR as