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Mental Health Technician ( MHT/BHT) - Nights
- Amergis (Bradenton, FL)
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Salary: $684 / Week
The Mental / Psychiatric Health Technician cares for individuals withpsychiatric conditions as well as a variety of substance use disorders,following the instructions of physicians, nurses or other health practitioners.The Behavioral Health Technician monitors a patients’ safety, physical andemotional well-being and report directly to medical staff.
Minimum Requirements:
+ High School diploma or equivalent required
+ Associate’s degree in behavioral studies or related field,or equivalent experience preferred (or per facility requirements)
+ Minimum of one (1) year relevant experience preferred
+ Current CPR if applicable
+ TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
+ Current Health certificate (per contract or stateregulation)
+ Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
+ Must be at least 18 years of age
Position Description
The Mental / Psychiatric Health Technician cares for individuals with psychiatric conditions as well as a variety of substance use disorders, following the instructions of physicians, nurses or other health practitioners. The Behavioral Health Technician monitors a patients’ safety, physical and emotional well-being and report directly to medical staff.
Minimum Requirements:
+ High School diploma or equivalent required
+ Associate’s degree in behavioral studies or related field, or equivalent experience preferred (or per facility requirements)
+ Minimum of one (1) year relevant experience preferred
+ Current CPR if applicable
+ TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
+ Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)
+ Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
+ Must be at least 18 years of age
General Comments
Position(s) Open:
BHTs
12 hr shifts
36/48 hours Rotating Schedule. GUARANTEED BIWEEKLY OVERTIME
FULL TIME
About Facility and Position:
Centerstone of Florida- Psych Hospital with Criss Unit
Duration:
13 weeks
Start Date:
ASAP
Interview Process:
Auto Accept per Name clearance and Resume review by client
Feedback time:
48 hrs
Pay Rate:
Local- $19
Hours/schedule:
7p-7a
12 hour shifts
THIS SCHEDULE GUARANTEES OVERTIME.
36/48 hrs schedule rotating week.
Work every other weekend
CANDIDATES CANNOT HAVE SCHEDULE RESTRICTIONS AND MUST HAVE OPEN AVAILABILITY TO MEET THE SCHEDULING NEED OF THE CLIENT. NOT A SET SCHEDULE AND CAN FLUCUATE PER COVERAGE NEEDS.
NO PRN / PART TIME - FULL TIME ONLY
Qualifications/Licensure:
1+ Full Year of Psych Experience ( Corrections, Detox, Crisis, Treatment Centers etc)
Typical job duties & work environment:
Assisting with Daily Living Activities
Restraining Patients
Med Pass
Document and Chart behavior
-- ENSURE THEY KNOW THIS IS NOT SIMILAR TO SCHOOLS - THIS IS A TRUE PSYCHIATRIC FACILITY.
Specific experience required:
+ MUST HAVE PSYCH EXPERIENCE ( CRISIS HIGHLY PREFERRED)
+ Experience with youth Psych preferred
+ This is a facility that takes BAKER ACT PATIENTS- So some patients are there against their will
+ HEAVY YOUTH/JUVENILE POPULATION
Top 3 skills needed for success:
Crisis experience/ Restraints
De-escalation Skills
Skill working under high pressure environment
What type of EMR/charting is used (if applicable):
AVATAR
Ratios (if applicable):
Normally have 2 RN/3 techs on shift, depending on acuity. If they have multiple 1-1 or an aggressive unit we add additional BHT.
Float Requirement:
NA
Orientation process:
2-3 Days of training
Include paper work and shadow shifts for days.
Usually Thurs-Fridays but can change.
ORIENTATIONS WILL BE DAY SHIFT 8a/9a- 3p/4p etc
Dress Code & Parking:
Solid Color Scrubs ( no Red or Camouflage )
Closed Toes Shoes
Open parking
Benefits
At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:
+ Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
+ Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
+ 401(k) savings plan
+ Awards and recognition programs
*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.
About Amergis
Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.
Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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