Mental Health Technician

HCA Healthcare•Largo, FL

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, therapeutic environment and assists with crisis intervention and activities of daily living. The technician observes and monitors patients to support safety, establishes rapport, and helps patients develop socialization skills through group activities and appropriate interaction. The position also includes obtaining patient measurements and vital signs, performing bedside glucose testing, collecting samples, and assisting with admission data collection and discharge preparation as instructed.

Requirements

One year of experience required.
High school graduate or GED.
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
Nonviolent Crisis Intervention must be obtained within 60 days of employment start date; CPI training is required for Behavioral Health.
Fingerprinting required.
Ability to lift up to 100 pounds, with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
No travel required.

Nice To Haves

Certified Behavioral Health Technician certification preferred.
PCT training within six months of hire.
High school diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

Obtain vital signs, height and weight, intake and output, and calorie counts.
Establish effective rapport with patients.
Observe and monitor patients and provide protection to ensure patient 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 data during admission processing and with discharge preparations as instructed.
Provide a positive role model to support 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 maintenance of a safe and therapeutic environment under RN supervision.

Benefits

Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine services.
Free counseling and referral services.
Paid time off and 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.
Preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
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.