Mental health Technician II - Nights - Behavioral health - SIPP

Company: Baycare Health System, Inc
Location: New Port Richey
Posted on: June 12, 2021

Job Description:

BayCare Health System is currently seeking an experienced Mental Health Technician II to join our outstanding and compassionate Behavioral Health team. BayCare Behavioral Health is the largest full-service, community-based health care system in the Tampa Bay area. We offer a variety of services in Pinellas, Hillsborough, Polk, Pasco and Hernando counties. We provide a full range of comprehensive services for mental health and addiction issues tailored to meet the needs of children, adults and families.

The Mental Health Technician II 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.

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Certifications and Licensures

Required BLS (Basic Life Support) Required Driver's License If applicable Preferred CNA (Nursing Assistant) Preferred Patient Care Technician

Education

Required High School or Equivalent Or Bachelor's Related field in lieu of experience Preferred Associate's Related Field Preferred Associate's Psychology

Experience

Required 6 months Psychology Or 6 months Emergency Medical Technician Or 6 months Paramedic Preferred 1 year Unit Secretary

Specific Skills

Required Organizational skills Required Work with a team Required Clinical skills appropriate to position Required Operate a motor vehicle Required Computer skills appropriate to position Required Training skills

BayCare offers a competitive total reward package including benefits, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, 401k match and additional yearly contribution, yearly performance appraisals and team award bonus, community discounts and the chance to be part of an amazing team and a great place to work!

Take advantage of our competitive total reward package including benefits, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, 401k match and additional yearly contribution, yearly performance appraisals and team award bonus, community discounts and the chance to be part of an amazing team and a great place to work!

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