Mental Health Technician Full Time - Nights

North Shore Medical Center • Miami, FL

2d • 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 fostering strong community partnerships.

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

• Assist the RN in patient care and gathering information for the patient treatment and care plan.
• Ensure patient and family safety, offering support and comfort.
• Assist in creating and maintaining a therapeutic environment.
• Perform patient care observations and duties as directed by the RN and hospital policies.
• Manage patient activities and provide patient education.
• Assist with maintaining a therapeutic milieu.
• Supervise patient activities and respond/intervene per protocol.
• Utilize verbal de-escalation techniques and coping strategies.
• Identify behaviors requiring seclusion, restraint, or other clinical intervention and escalate to the primary nurse or nurse leader.
• Escort and monitor patients during fresh air breaks.
• Perform general patient care tasks including vital signs, feeding, mobility, personal hygiene, bathing, dressing, bed making/linen changes, and assisting with supplies and equipment.
• Assist in preparing patient treatment areas between patient use.
• Perform ongoing observations of patients and document their status in the electronic observation record.
• Report unusual findings to the primary nurse or nurse leader.
• Maintain accurate precautionary monitoring (suicidal, violence, and elopement) every 15 minutes, reporting and recording patient's physical and emotional whereabouts, activity, and behavior.
• Monitor patients in recreational therapies, psychotherapy, and education programs, documenting significant behaviors.
• Engage patients in daily activities, including group facilitation.
• Maintain the storage closet and ensure therapeutic activity materials are available.
• Follow up on patient care responsibilities and assignments from previous shifts and report any incomplete assignments.
• Demonstrate behaviors of service excellence and CARE values (Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Expertise).
• Perform 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).
• Medical insurance (Full-Time employees).
• Dental insurance (Full-Time employees).
• Vision insurance (Full-Time employees).

What This Job Offers

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