Mental Health Technician (FT) Day Shift

Mental Health Technician

Central Florida Behavioral Hospital is a 174-bed, private psychiatric center located in Orlando, FL. The hospital provides 24-hour emergency services. Central Florida Behavioral Hospital offers a full continuum of care including inpatient treatment services for children, adolescents and adults; and partial hospitalization, intensive out-patient and ECT services for adults. Our treatment philosophy is based on a team approach that treats patients with dignity and respect, while delivering high-quality care.

The Mental Health Tech provides direct care to children, adolescents and adult patients with psychiatric disorders, to ensure the safety and well being of the patients. MHTs have the primary responsibility for ensuring the patient's safety on the unit.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Patient Observation and Monitoring
• Facilitating Therapeutic Groups
• Conducting Searches and Securing Contraband
• Assisting with Daily Living Skills
• Patient Behavior and Milieu Management
• Documentation in the Patient Record

Benefit Highlights:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive compensation & generous paid time off
• Excellent medical, dental, vision and prescription drug plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi student loan refinancing program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries!

Qualifications:

• Ability to pass a Level 2 Background Investigation
• High School Diploma or Equivalent; Bachelor's Degree preferred
• Two years experience working in a psychiatric setting
• CPR (May be acquired after hire)
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Teamwork

Hours: Day Shift: 7 AM - 7:30 PM (Rotating Weekends Required)

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