MHT - PT

Larkin Community Hospital • South Miami, FL

89d

About The Position

The Mental Health Technician (MHT) in a per-diem capacity at Larkin Community Hospital plays a critical role in supporting the mental health care team by providing direct patient care and ensuring a safe and therapeutic environment. This position involves working closely with patients experiencing a range of psychiatric conditions, assisting with daily activities, monitoring patient behavior, and reporting changes to clinical staff.

Requirements

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Ability to pass background checks and drug screening as required by the hospital.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Crisis and Intervention Training required.
• Must pass in-house MHT test.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience working in an inpatient psychiatric or behavioral health facility.
• Additional certifications related to mental health care or crisis intervention.
• Bilingual language skills relevant to the patient population served.

Responsibilities

• Participates in shift report by listening actively and clarifying patient care instructions with Charge Nurse.
• Monitors and records vital signs (TPR, height, weight, I&O and BP) accurately and within time frames.
• Attends to the Activities of Daily Living of patients by assisting and/or supervising.
• Serves Meals, monitoring and recording dietary habits.
• Intervenes as appropriate with dietary needs and records intake of form, as instructed.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Hospitals
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees