Mental Health Technician II

Mental Health Technician II - 175385

BayCare Health Systems is currently seeking a Mental Health Patient Care Technician to join our outstanding and compassionate team at Mease Dunedin Behavioral Health!

Mental Health Patient Care Technician Position Details:

Facility: Mease Dunedin Behavioral Health

Location: Dunedin, FL

Status: Full time, Hourly

Shift Hours: 6:45 PM - 7:15 AM

Weekend Work: Every Other

On Call: No

The Mental Health Patient Care Technician Responsibilities:

Provides direct care to psychiatric inpatients under the supervision of a licensed nurse in a dual-role capacity that combines the responsibilities of a Patient Care Technician and Mental Health Technician.

Supports patient safety and well-being through continuous monitoring and observation, fosters therapeutic communication and positive patient relationships, and assists with activities of daily living and basic physical care.

Performs additional validated skills and duties as delegated by a licensed nurse in accordance with organizational policies and competency requirements

Required Certification/Licensures:

BLS (Basic Life Support)

CNA (Nursing Assistant) - preferred

Patient Care Technician - preferred

Required Education:

High School or Equivalent

Currently Enrolled Nursing OR Technical Certified Nursing Assistant.

Required Experience:

Six (6) months of acute care experience;

One (1) year of Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) experience;

Completion of a BayCare-approved Nurse Assistant or Patient Care Technician (PCT) program

Completion of the BayCare PCT Boot Camp for candidates who have attended a Nursing Assistant program but lack clinical hands-on patient care experience

Successful completion of Nursing Fundamentals within an RN or LPN program

Current EMT certification or Paramedic license (Emergency Department positions only).

If the candidate does not have experience or training in sterile technique, urinary catheter insertion and removal, or IV saline lock removal, the BayCare PCT Course and all required competencies must be successfully completed within ninety (90) days of hire

Benefits:

Benefits (Health, Dental, Vision)

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401k match and additional yearly contribution

Yearly performance appraisals and team award bonus

Community discounts and more

AND the chance to be part of an amazing team and a great place to work

Come join our wonderful team!