Mental Health Technician

HCA Healthcare•Tampa, FL

19d

About The Position

The Mental Health Technician performs basic behavioral health patient care services under the supervision of a registered nurse. The role supports the patient care team in maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment, responding to crises, and assisting patients with activities of daily living. Technicians establish rapport with patients, monitor patient safety, support admission and discharge processes, and encourage socialization and appropriate interaction through group activities.

Requirements

Certified Behavioral Health Technician preferred.
PCT training must be completed within six months of hire.
High school diploma or GED preferred.
Basic Cardiac Life Support certification must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
Nonviolent Crisis Intervention training must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
Fingerprinting is required.
Ability to lift up to 100 pounds and frequently lift or carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
No travel required.
Zero years of experience required.

Nice To Haves

Certified Behavioral Health Technician certification.
High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

Obtain vital signs, height and weight, intake and output, and calorie counts.
Establish effective rapport with patients.
Observe, monitor, and protect patients to ensure their safety, including escorting patients and restraining them if needed.
Perform bedside glucose testing and collect laboratory samples as needed.
Assist the RN with collecting patient admission data and preparing patients for discharge as instructed.
Model and support the development of patients' socialization skills.
Coordinate and participate in group activities and encourage appropriate patient interaction.
Assist with basic patient care, crisis intervention, activities of daily living, and maintaining a safe, therapeutic environment.

Benefits

Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine coverage.
Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
Paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Flexible spending accounts.
Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance.
Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans.
Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.
Financial wellbeing counseling and retirement resources.