Mental Health Technician - Dunedin

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.

BayCare Health Systems is currently seeking **Mental Health Technicians** to join our outstanding and compassionate team at Mease Hospital in Dunedin!

**Mental Health Technician II Position Details:**

+ **Facility:** Mease Hospital Dunedin

+ **Location:** Dunedin

+ **Status:** Full time & Pool, Hourly

+ **Shift Hours:** 6:45 PM - 7:15 AM or 6:45 Am - 7:15 PM

+ **Weekend Work:** Every Other

+ **On Call:** No

The Mental Health Technician II Responsibilities:

+ Provides ongoing monitoring and observation of patients to ensure safety and wellbeing.

+ Promotes communication and therapeutic relationships with patients.

+ Assists with physical care under the direction of an RN.

+ Promotes coordination of the unit by completing orders, making phone calls and directing calls and information to the charge nurse.

**_BayCare offers a competitive total reward package including:_** benefits, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, 401k match & additional yearly contribution, yearly performance appraisals, team award bonus, community discounts, the chance to be part of an amazing team and a great place to work!

Required Certification/Licensures:

+ BLS (Basic Life Support)

+ CNA (Nursing Assistant) - preferred

+ Patient Care Technician - preferred

Required Education:

+ High School or Equivalent

+ Associate's degree in related field - Preferred

+ Bachelor's degree in related field- Preferred

Required Experience:

+ Mental Health Technician II - Required 6 months of Psychology based experience or bachelor's degree in related field

+ Mental Health Technician Pool - Preferred 6 months of Psychology based experience

Come join our wonderful team!

**_This position requires Level II screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse, managed by the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA). More information can be found at_** **_https://info.flclearinghouse.com_** **_._**

_Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled_

**Position** Mental Health Technician - Dunedin

**Location** Dunedin | Clinical | Full Time

**Req ID** 151963