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Job summary

Provide direct care to psychiatric inpatients under the supervision of a registered nurse. Monitor and observe patients to support their safety and well-being, and promote communication and therapeutic relationships.

Job details

At BayCare, we are proud to be one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. Our network consists of 16 community-based hospitals, a long-term acute care facility, home health services, outpatient centers and thousands of physicians. With the support of more than 30,000 team members, we promote a forward-thinking philosophy that’s built on a foundation of trust, dignity, respect, responsibility and clinical excellence. BayCare Health Systems is currently seeking a Mental Health Technician to join our outstanding and compassionate team at St Joseph - Main! Mental Health Technician Position Details: Facility: St. Josephs Location: Tampa, FL Status: Full time, Hourly Shift Hours: 6:45 AM - 7:15 PM Weekend Work: Every Other On Call: No The Mental Health Technician Responsibilities: Provides direct patient care to psychiatric inpatients under the direct Supervision of a Registered Nurse. Provides ongoing monitoring and observation of patients to ensure safety and wellbeing. Promotes communication and therapeutic relationships with patients. Required Certification/Licensures: BLS (Basic Life Support) CNA (Nursing Assistant) - preferred Patient Care Technician - preferred Education: High School or Equivalent Associate's degree in related field - Preferred Bachelor's degree in related field- Preferred Experience: 6 months – Psychology or Bachelor's degree in related field Benefits: Benefits (Health, Dental, Vision) Paid time off Tuition reimbursement 401k match and additional yearly contribution Yearly performance appraisals and team award bonus Community discounts and more AND the chance to be part of an amazing team and a great place to work Come join our wonderful team! This position requires Level II screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse, managed by the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA). More information can be found at https://info.flclearinghouse.com . Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled

What you’ll do

Provide direct care to psychiatric inpatients under the supervision of a registered nurse. Monitor and observe patients to support their safety and well-being, and promote communication and therapeutic relationships.

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent is listed, and six months of psychology experience or a bachelor's degree in a related field is specified. Basic Life Support certification is required; CNA or Patient Care Technician credentials and related associate or bachelor's degrees are preferred.

Benefits

• Health Insurance • Dental Insurance • Vision Insurance • Paid Time Off • Tuition Reimbursement • 401(k) Match • Additional Yearly 401(k) Contribution • Performance Appraisals • Team Award Bonus • Community Discounts

Listed skills

• Clinical care · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Direct Patient Care
• Patient Monitoring
• Patient Observation
• Patient Safety
• Psychiatric Inpatient Care
• Therapeutic Communication
• Patient Relationships
• Basic Life Support
• Nursing Assistance
• Patient Care

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Social Services
• Security & Safety