Mental Health Technician PRN

HCA Healthcare•Largo, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Mental Health Technician performs basic behavioral health patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN). The role supports the patient care team in maintaining a safe, therapeutic environment, providing crisis intervention, and assisting patients with activities of daily living. The technician also helps with patient admission and discharge processes, safety monitoring, and therapeutic group activities. This is a PRN opportunity at HCA Florida Largo West Hospital.

Requirements

At least 1 year of experience.
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 and/or carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
No travel required.

Nice To Haves

Certified Behavioral Health Technician certification preferred.
PCT training within 6 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, monitor, and protect patients to ensure their safety, including escorting patients and restraining them if needed.
Perform bedside glucose testing and collect samples for laboratory testing as needed.
Assist the RN with collecting patient data during admission and with discharge preparations, as instructed.
Model positive socialization skills for patients.
Coordinate and participate in group activities and encourage appropriate patient interaction.
Assist with crisis intervention and activities of daily living while helping maintain a safe and therapeutic environment.

Benefits

Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine plans.
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 and flexible spending accounts.
Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance.
Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans.
Preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.