Mental Health Technician - Full-Time Evening

Wellpath • Fort Lauderdale, FL

14h

About The Position

The Mental Health Technician is an entry-level position that provides direct care to a specific resident population under the direction and supervision of licensed nursing staff and their designees. The role provides routine psychiatric and medical nursing assistance as part of each resident’s plan of care and follows the facility’s nursing standards, policies, and procedures.

The technician supports residents’ health, daily activities, and personal needs, and provides individualized care sensitive to their age and life-span developmental needs. This is a full-time evening position.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of direct care experience in a mental health setting.
• Must reside in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Assist licensed nursing personnel with direct services, including health data collection and observations of resident behavior and activities of daily living.
• Support residents with activities of daily living, personal hygiene, nutrition, rest, and exercise, including prompting, education, and support.
• Take and record vital signs.
• May participate in treatment interventions such as coping skills, anger management, and other self-regulating behavior.
• Provide individualized care and treatment consistent with and sensitive to each resident’s age and life-span developmental needs.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k)
• DailyPay
• Tuition assistance and dependent scholarships
• Employee Assistance Program, including free counseling and health coaching
• Company-paid life insurance
• Tax-free Health Spending Accounts (HSA)
• Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts
• Preferred banking partnership and discounted rates for home and auto loans

What This Job Offers

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