Mental Health Technician Part Time - Days

North Shore Medical Center • Miami, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

North Shore Medical Center is a 24-hour healthcare facility providing continuous nursing, medical, and other health and social services under the supervision of a directed care physician and RN. We serve a diverse patient population and are committed to the professional development of our staff, the functional improvement of our patients, and building strong community partnerships.

This position offers opportunities for training and advancement within the medical field. Hourly pay is negotiable based on experience, with competitive market pay and potential for bonuses based on performance (bonuses apply to Full Time employees only). Full-Time employees are eligible for comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance.

Requirements

• High School diploma is required.
• Must be able to pass Background and Drug Test screenings.

Nice To Haves

• Valid Florida Behavioral Health Technician Certification preferred.
• CPI Certification.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Willing to obtain CPI Certification within 90 days.
• 1 year of experience working in a psychiatric unit preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the RN in patient care and gathering information for the patient treatment and care plan.
• Ensuring patient and family safety while offering support and comfort.
• Assisting in creating and maintaining a therapeutic environment.
• Performing patient care observations and duties as directed by the RN and hospital policies.
• Managing patient activities and providing patient education.
• Assisting with maintaining a therapeutic milieu.
• Supervising patient activities and responding/intervening per protocol.
• Utilizing verbal de-escalation techniques and coping strategies.
• Identifying behaviors that may require seclusion, restraint, or other clinical intervention and escalating to the primary nurse or nurse leader.
• Escorting and monitoring patients during fresh air breaks.
• Performing generalized patient care tasks including vital signs, feeding, mobility, personal hygiene, bathing, dressing, bed making/linen changes, and assisting the healthcare team with supplies and equipment.
• Assisting in the preparation of patient treatment areas between patient use.
• Performing ongoing observations of patients and documenting their status in the electronic observation record.
• Reporting unusual findings to the primary nurse or nurse leader.
• Maintaining accurate precautionary monitoring (suicidal, violence, and elopement) every 15 minutes, and reporting/recording patient's physical and emotional whereabouts, activity, and behavior.
• Monitoring patients in recreational therapies, psychotherapy, and education programs, and documenting significant behaviors.
• Engaging patients in daily activities, including group facilitation.
• Maintaining the storage closet and ensuring therapeutic activity materials are available.
• Following up on patient care responsibilities and assignments from previous shifts and reporting incomplete assignments.
• Demonstrating behaviors of service excellence and CARE values (Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Expertise).
• Performing all other related job duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Opportunities for training and advancement within the medical field.
• Competitive market pay.
• Opportunities for bonus depending on great work performance (bonuses only apply for Full Time).
• Comprehensive Employee Benefits: Full-Time employees are eligible for various plans for medical, dental, and vision insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED