Fort Lauderdale Behavioral Health Center is a state of the art, fully licensed, 180-bed, private hospital that specializes in the treatment of drug addiction, mental health issues and co-occurring disorders for adults and adolescents. URL blocked - click to apply

POSITION SUMMARY: 

The Mental Health Technician (MHT) functions as an active part of the treatment team, providing continuous patient care, supervision (Q15 rounds), interaction, and role modeling to patients ranging in age from adolescent through geriatrics depending on which unit worked.  MHT’s work under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

Education/Training: 

• High School diploma or equivalent.

• Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) required or equivalent

Experience:

• One (1) year of related experience, with knowledge of patient care techniques regarding co-occurring, mentally ill, or chemically dependent patients with understanding of co-occurring disorders, preferred.

Licensure/Certification:

• Current Florida Driver’s License (may be required to drive company van on occasion)

• Current CPR Certification

• Must pass competency exams within 90 days of hire. May be required to work overtime and flexible hours.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Displays an understanding of the basic concepts of safe, supportive, nurturing, & therapeutic human interactions.

• Demonstrates understanding of program & philosophy & is able to interpret & implement patient care.

• Displays an active interest in learning.Demonstrates creativity & problem solving skills.

• Demonstrates leadership by training new employees.

• Effectively interacts with patients, peers, & families.

• Demonstrates ability to follow behavior program.

• Actively supervises therapeutic & recreational activities.

• Understands & practices effective motivational techniques.

• Demonstrates consistent ability to problem-solve & communicate clearly, both verbally & in writing.

• Demonstrates regular, required attendance.

• Sensitive and aware of diverse cultures and their practices.