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Centurion Health
Behavioral Health Technician (77868)
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What they do
A Mental Health or Psychiatric Technician cares for patients with mental illnesses. Works under the direction of a physician and works with specialists involved in mental health care, such as psychiatrists and therapists. Monitors patient symptoms and administers medications. Works in a mental health facility or in a hospital or other healthcare facility.
$32,298 / year median in Florida
+8% projected growth
Job Description
Behavioral Health Technician (77868) FL, Crawfordville - Wakulla Correctional Institution - Crawfordville, FL 32327 Apply Overview Position Type Full-Time Job Shift Day Education Level Bachelor's Degree Travel Percentage None Category Behavioral Health Professional & Support Apply Description Centurion is proud to be the provider of mental health services to the Florida Department of Corrections . We are currently seeking a full-time Behavioral Health Technician to join our team at Wakulla Correctional Institution located in Crawfordville, Florida. The Behavioral Health Technician participates in weekly multidisciplinary treatment planning meetings and implements interventions for patients in a correctional mental health/healthcare setting. Additional responsibilities include supervising patients and providing formal education in routine activities of daily living (hygiene, eating, recreation, etc.), providing care and activities programming as well as social rehabilitation and leisure activities, assisting in the preparation and maintenance of records pertaining to patient mental health, and scheduling, setting up, operating and supervising telepsychiatry appointments. •8:00 am - 4:30pm; with rotating weekends •