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Amergis Healthcare Staffing is seeking dedicated Behavioral Health Technicians to join our team at a Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU). In this critical role, you’ll provide compassionate care and support in a structured environment, helping patients stabilize and work toward recovery.

Position Details

+ Position: Crisis Intervention Specialist / Behavioral Health Tech

+ Requirement: 1+ year of recent direct patient care at Crisis Stabilization Facility. Patient care with baker act, psychosis, schizophrenia, bi-polar. (e xperience required

+ Pay : $19/hr

+ Location: Bradenton, FL - Crisis Stabilization Facility

+ Schedule: Full-Time | 12-hour shifts

+ Shift Rotation: Alternating 36/48 hours per week (Bi-weekly Overtime guaranteed!)

+ Benefits: Weekly pay + Medical, Dental, Vision and 401K

Candidate Qualities:

+ Empathy and Compassion : A genuine desire to help others and provide emotional support.

+ Strong Communication Skills: Ability to effectively communicate with patients, families, and team members.

+ Resilience : Capability to remain calm and composed in high-stress situations.

+ Team Player: Willingness to collaborate and contribute to a supportive team environment.

+ Adaptability: Flexibility to handle the dynamic nature of crisis situations.

+ Professionalism: Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and ethical standards.

About the Role:

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

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.