At BayCare, we are proud to be one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. Our network currently consists of 16 community-based hospitals, a long-term acute care facility, home health services, outpatient centers and 5,240 physicians. We foster a forward-thinking culture that's advancing superior health care. The **Mental Health Technician I** provides direct patient care to psychiatric patients under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. **Mental Health Technician I Responsibilities:** + Provides ongoing monitoring and observation of patients to ensure safety and wellbeing. + Promotes communication and therapeutic relationships with patients. + Assists with physical care under the direction of an RN. + Promotes coordination of the unit by completing orders, making phone calls and directing calls and information to the charge nurse. **Requirements:** + BLS (Basic Life Support) + High School or Equivalent + FL Driver's License + Preferred - Associate's in Healthcare/Psychology + Preferred - CNA/PCT **Preferred Experience:** + 6 months - Psychology **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! **Facility:** BayCare Health System, Asa Residential and Crc South-BH **Location:** **Behavioral Hlth Academy Bldg** **Status:** **Full Time, Exempt: No** **Shift Hours:** **8** **Shift:** **Shift 4** **Shift 1 = Days, 2 = Evenings, 3 = Nights, 4 = Varies** **Weekend Work:** **Occasional** **On Call:** **No** **How often will this team member be working remotely?** Never Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled **Position** Mental Health Technician I **Location** New Port Richey:Urgent Care Westchase | Clinical | Full Time **Req ID** null