Mental Health Technician - Day Opportunity

UHS•Panama City, FL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Mental Health Technician (MHT/CNA) works under direct supervision to provide patient care to people with psychiatric and substance abuse conditions. The role involves managing behavioral problems, facilitating education and activity groups, and actively participating as a member of the treatment team. Emerald Coast Behavioral Hospital provides inpatient treatment services to adolescents and adults at its 86-bed facility in Panama City, Florida, and outpatient services at four centers throughout the Florida Panhandle. The hospital also offers specialized treatment for active-duty military members through its Military Resiliency Program, chemical dependency treatment, and TMS therapy for chronic depression.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
One year of customer service experience required.
Ability to pass a Level II AHCA background screening.
Ability to work 12-hour shifts from 6:45 a.m. to 7:15 p.m.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, or a related field.
One year of experience in a direct patient care role.

Responsibilities

Observe patients for behavior patterns and document and report observations to the Charge Nurse or appropriate staff.
Take and record measures of patients’ general physical condition, including pulse, temperature, blood pressure, and respiration, and notify the Charge Nurse or appropriate staff of abnormal values.
Facilitate patient education and activity groups.
Assist patients with activities of daily living and personal needs, including management of clothing and property and grooming.
Manage behavioral problems and participate as a member of the treatment team.
Perform other duties as assigned.