• Mental Health Technician ( MHT/BHT) - Nights

    Amergis (Bradenton, FL)


    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.