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Submission for the position: Mental Health Technician - (Job Number: 2210531)
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Mental Health Technician
BayCare Health Systems is currently seeking an experienced Mental Health Technician's to join our outstanding and compassionate team at the St. Joseph's Behvioral Health Center in Tampa .
St. Joseph’s Hospital Behavioral Health Center is a 145,000-square-foot, 60-bed inpatient psychiatric unit that offers 24-hour nursing care for adults and children 4 years old and up dealing with behavioral disorders and addictions. Our experienced team is comprised of psychiatrists, social workers, registered nurses, case managers and mental health technicians. St. Joseph’s Hospital Behavioral Health Center, part of BayCare Health System, is the only freestanding Baker Act-receiving private psychiatric hospital in Hillsborough County.
Current roles available:
· Mental Health Technician II
· Mental Health Technician III
· Mental Health Technician Prime Pool
Responsibilities and Skills:
· 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 well-being.
· Promotes communication and therapeutic relationships with patients.
· Assists with physical care under the direction of a RN.
· Promotes coordination of the unit by completing orders, making phone calls, and directing calls and information to the charge nurse.
· Organizational, computer, training & clinical skills
· Exceptional teamwork
Mental Health Tech III is Responsible for:
Performing a leadership role amongst other Mental Health Technicians through communication, education and mentoring of team members.
Ensuring that the team is consistently monitoring and observing patients to ensure safety and well-being.
Promotes effective communication and therapeutic relationships with patients and team members.
Maintaining and ensures appropriate boundaries with patients and team at all times. Promotes coordination of the unit by assisting with patient needs during entire length of stay in collaboration with the treatment team. Demonstrates flexibility in assignments to meet the needs of the facility.
BayCare offers a competitive Total Rewards Package Including:
· 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
Why Join BayCare?
We offer extensive training and mentorship along with amazing career growth opportunities. Join BayCare for the chance to be part of an amazing team and a great place to work!
Required Certifications and Licensures:
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• CNA (Nursing Assistant) - preferred
• Patient Care Technician -  preferred
Required Education:
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Bachelor's in a related field in lieu of experience for a Mental Health Technician III
• Master's Degree in a related field in lieu of experience for a Mental Health Technician III
Experience:
Mental Health Technician II
• 6 months Psychology
• Or 6 months Medical Technician
• Or 6 months Paramedics
• 1 year unit secretary - preferred
Mental Health Technician III
•2 years Psychology
Specific Skills:
· Organizational & Computer skills appropriate to the position
· Exceptional teamwork
· Clinical skills appropriate to the position
· Operate a motor vehicle
· Training
5100-ST JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL INC
FL-Tampa-St. Joseph's Hospital Behavioral Health Center
Non-exempt
Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled
Schedule: Varies Location(s): FL-Tampa-St. Joseph's Hospital Behavioral Health Center Variable