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Baptist Health

Mental Health Technician, Behavioral Health, Baptist Jacksonville

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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

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Mental Health Technician, Behavioral Health, Baptist Jacksonville Baptist Health - 3.5 Jacksonville, FL Job Details Full-time 2 hours ago Qualifications High school diploma or GED Working with individuals with mental health conditions Full Job Description About Baptist Health Recognized as a top place to work in health care, Baptist Health cares for more patients in Northeast Florida than any other provider, ranking as "most preferred" for more than 30 years. We're Jacksonville's only locally governed, faith-based, not-for-profit health system and provide a full spectrum of preventive and specialty care through 200+ locations and six hospitals. Our centers of excellence include Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center, Baptist Heart Hospital, Baptist Neurological Institute and Wolfson Children's Hospital. •Up to $500 Sign on Bonus for Full Time Days• Baptist Medical Center is looking to add a Mental Health Technician in our Behavioral Health Unit at Baptist Medical Center in Downton Jacksonville. This is a Full Time Days opportunity. 7:00am-7:00pm
Mental Health Technician, Job Responsibilities:
Provides care to patients in a manner that considers safety, comfort, and therapeutic environment under the direction of the Registered Nurse. Documents observations on assigned patients, Communicates appropriate information regarding patient's condition. Assists with patient education groups, total milieu supervision, assists with admissions/discharges as assigned. CPI Certification must be obtained within 90 days of hire.
Experience Requirements:
Less than 1 year
Mental Health Technician Experience Nursing Assistant Experience Corpsman Experience Education & Credential Requirements:
High School Diploma (required) Associate of Science (preferred) This Mental Health Technician will be located at Baptist Medical Center in Downtown Jacksonville. If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now Positions designated as requiring a level II Background ( A detailed fingerprint-based screening for positions of trust that check state (FDLE) and national (FBI) criminal history) will undergo screening as a condition of employment and continued employment. For additional information, please visit Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse https://info.flclearinghouse.com/
Primary Location:
Downtown - Main Building