Mental Health Tech

UHS•Titusville, FL

55d•Onsite

About The Position

Palm Point Behavioral Health is a 74-bed behavioral health hospital located in Titusville, Florida. We treat adults, children, and adolescents suffering from a wide range of behavioral health diagnoses, including depression, anxiety, and substance abuse. We offer inpatient treatment options and serve communities in Brevard County and beyond. Titusville, located on Florida’s Space Coast, offers a variety of activities, an ideal climate, close proximity to dining and shopping, and a friendly community. We are currently looking for a qualified PRN Mental Health Technician (MHT) to join our team. The Mental Health Tech (MHT) provides direct care support and functions as an active part of the treatment team, providing continuous patient care, supervision, interaction, and role modeling to adolescent patients. The Mental Health Tech works under the direction of the Registered Nurse.

Requirements

High school graduation or equivalent.
Some college course work preferred.
Prefer one (1) year related experience.
Psychiatric Technician experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Facilitates group activities tailored to the appropriate topic, age, and level of understanding as approved by the Program Coordinator.
Ensures patients are consistently monitored in the proper location for the duration of activities.
Provides appropriate crisis intervention as necessary by anticipating and responding quickly to escalating behaviors, utilizing de-escalation techniques to diffuse the situation, correctly prioritizing safety concerns.