Mental Health Technician | Pediatrics - CMS Center | Gainesville

Overview

Discover a career as a Mental Health Technician at UF Health located in beautiful Gainesville, Florida where Nature and Culture meet. Our thriving community is known for its unique blend of natural beauty, innovation, cultural energy, and recreation. UF Health is consistently ranked among the nation’s best hospitals and we are committed to excellence in healthcare. Our patients and our people are at the center of everything we do.

Make UF Health your next career destination.

UF Health Experience & Rewards:

• Level 1 trauma center and teaching hospital
• FACT accredited NCI-designated cancer institute
• Bone Marrow and Solid Organ Transplant Center
• Accrued PTO including holidays
• Annual salary reviews
• Tuition reimbursement
• Competitive healthcare/retirement plans
• Wellness programs

In this role the Mental Health Technician responsibilities are to provide patient care services to individuals with psychiatric and substance abuse disorders within an interdisciplinary team model. Interventions include physical and psychosocial activities. Assists with monitoring of the milieu for safety and security. Assists patients with ADL care. Performs monitoring of vital signs and assists with collection of specimens. Assists with maintenance of unit equipment and supplies.

Helps patients with keeping their bed/room and belongings in order. Engages in therapeutic activities with patients and assists therapists with their programming. Works under the direction of the nurse.

FTE: 1.0

Hours:

8:00am-5:00pm

Days:
Monday-Friday

Location:

Gainesville, FL

Required:

High School diploma or its equivalent

Preferred:
Previous work as a CNA, PCA or MHT

Required:

CNA or in nursing school having completed fundamental skills clinical experience. Basic Life Support.