Mental Health Technician II
Listed on 2026-10-13
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Healthcare
Patient Care Technician, Healthcare Nursing
Mental Health Technician II - 175385
Bay Care Health Systems is currently seeking a Mental Health Patient Care Technician to join our outstanding and compassionate team at Mease Dunedin Behavioral Health!
Mental Health Patient Care Technician Position Details:
Facility:
Mease Dunedin Behavioral Health
Location:
Dunedin, FL
Status:
Full time, Hourly
Shift
Hours:
6:45 PM - 7:15 AM
Weekend Work:
Every Other
On Call:
No
The Mental Health Patient Care Technician Responsibilities:
Provides direct care to psychiatric inpatients under the supervision of a licensed nurse in a dual-role capacity that combines the responsibilities of a Patient Care Technician and Mental Health Technician.
Supports patient safety and well-being through continuous monitoring and observation, fosters therapeutic communication and positive patient relationships, and assists with activities of daily living and basic physical care.
Performs additional validated skills and duties as delegated by a licensed nurse in accordance with organizational policies and competency requirements
Required Certification/Licensures:
BLS (Basic Life Support)
CNA (Nursing Assistant) - preferred
Patient Care Technician - preferred
Required
Education:
High School or Equivalent
Currently Enrolled Nursing OR Technical Certified Nursing Assistant.
Required Experience:
Six (6) months of acute care experience;
One (1) year of Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) experience;
Completion of a Bay Care-approved Nurse Assistant or Patient Care Technician (PCT) program
Completion of the Bay Care PCT Boot Camp for candidates who have attended a Nursing Assistant program but lack clinical hands-on patient care experience
Successful completion of Nursing Fundamentals within an RN or LPN program
Current EMT certification or Paramedic license (Emergency Department positions only).
If the candidate does not have experience or training in sterile technique, urinary catheter insertion and removal, or IV saline lock removal, the Bay Care PCT Course and all required competencies must be successfully completed within ninety (90) days of hire
Benefits:
Benefits (Health, Dental, Vision)
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
401k match and additional yearly contribution
Yearly performance appraisals and team award bonus
Community discounts and more
AND the chance to be part of an amazing team and a great place to work
Come join our wonderful team!
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