Mental Health Tech I Fulltime Nights

Performs general nursing care to patients in a manner that considers safety, comfort, and the therapeutic environment under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse (RN).

Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital’s Behavioral Health/Psych Department provides specialized care for patients across four distinct units: a 24-bed geriatric unit, a 24-bed adult unit, a 19-bed acute male unit, and a 21-bed acute female unit. Each unit is staffed daily by dedicated nurses and Mental Health Technicians (MHTs) who deliver compassionate, patient-centered care to individuals experiencing behavioral health challenges.

With plans for future expansion and a commitment to continuous improvement, the department is actively seeking new team members passionate about behavioral health. Baptist Health offers a supportive environment where staff are empowered to make a meaningful difference in patients' lives while advancing their careers in behavioral health services.

Essential Functions

• Documents observations on assigned patientsin legible, accurate and appropriate format following hospital and unit procedures.
• Communicates appropriate information regarding the patient’s condition to the RN and other members ofthe healthcare team.
• Assists with nursing education groups.
• Completes assignments of AM/PM care, vital signs, phlebotomy, total milieu supervision of patient care: assist members of the

nursing team and/or other disciplines; assist with admissions and discharges as assigned.

• Demonstrates competency in unitspecific tasks and skill as defined by unitspecific competency list.
• Transports and deliversitems, equipment, and medications(excluding controlled substances and IV chemotherapy drugs)throughout

the facility.

• May have limited accessto areasstoring medications.
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state

and local standards.

• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.

Other Related Functions

• Participates in nursing Performance Improvement (PI) activities as assigned.
• Demonstrates awareness of legal issues, patientrights and compliance with the standards of regulatory and accrediting agencies.
• Practices efficient use ofsupplies.
• Maintains a safe, clean, and organized unit.
• Receives and processesincoming calls, patient calls and guest requests.
• Transports and deliversitems and equipment throughout the facility.
• Demonstratesthe knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patientsserved on his/her assigned

unit. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the
ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s
requirementsrelative to his or her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the unit’s/area’s/department’s
policies and procedures.

Education/Training
High school diploma or equivalent is required.
Licensure/Certification

• Maintains current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.
• Must obtain and maintain current Handle with Care (HWC) Certification within 90 days of hire.

Experience
180 days experience as Mental Health Technician, Psychology Technician, Psychiatric Technician, Behavioral Health Technician, Registered Behavioral Health Technician, Behavioral Health Specialist, Direct Support Personnel, Group Home Assistant/Paraprofessional, Correctional Officers, EMT’s, Paramedics, Medical Assistants, Patient Care Technicians, Home Health Aides, Patient Care Assistants, Certified Medical Assistants, Nursing Assistant and Crisis Intervention Specialist