| Location | Gainesville, FL |
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.
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Responsibilities
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.
Schedule
FTE: 1.0
Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm
Days: Monday-Friday
Location: Gainesville, FL
Qualifications
Education and Experience
Required: High School diploma or its equivalent
Preferred: Previous work as a CNA, PCA or MHT
Licensure/Certification/ Registration
Required: CNA or in nursing school having completed fundamental skills clinical experience. Basic Life Support.