Mental Health Technician I

Mental Health Technician I - 153308

Winter Haven: Winter Haven | Clinical | Full Time

Description

At BayCare, we are proud to be one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. Our network consists of 16 community-based hospitals, a long-term acute care facility, home health services, outpatient centers and thousands of physicians. With the support of more than 30,000 team members, we promote a forward-thinking philosophy that's built on a foundation of trust, dignity, respect, responsibility and clinical excellence.

Summary: Provides direct patient care to psychiatric patients under the direct supervisor of a Registered Nurse.

Required Certification: Basic Life Support from American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or Military Training Network.

Minimum Qualifications: You may qualify for the position through one of the following ways:

• 6 months acute care experience as a patient caregiver
• 1-year Skilled Nursing Facility experience as a patient caregiver
• Completion of Nursing Fundamentals from an RN or LPN program
• Completion of a Baycare approved Nurse Assistant/PCT program--that includes a program with a minimum of 40 hours hands-on patient care experience outside of a lab setting
• Education: Minimum of a high school diploma or GED; may also qualify with a Certificate of Completion

Facility: BayCare Health System, Med Surg Tele Unit-WHH