At BayCare, we are proud to be one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. Our network consists of 16 community-based hospitals, a long-term acute care facility, home health services, outpatient centers and thousands of physicians. With the support of more than 30,000 team members, we promote a forward-thinking philosophy that’s built on a foundation of trust, dignity, respect, responsibility and clinical excellence. BayCare Health Systems is currently seeking a **Mental Health Technician III** to join our outstanding and compassionate team at Mease Dunedin! **Mental Health Technician III Position Details:** + **Facility:** BayCare Health System, Behavioral Health Adult-DBH + **Location:** Mease Dunedin, FL + **Status:** Full time, Hourly + **Shift Hours:** 6:45 PM - 7:15 AM + **Weekend Work:** Every Other + **On Call:** No **The Mental Health Technician III Responsibilities:** + Provides direct patient care to psychiatric patients under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. + Performs a leadership role amongst other Mental Health Technicians through communication, education and mentoring of team members. + Ensures that the team is consistently monitoring and observing patients to ensure safety and well-being. + Promotes effective communication and therapeutic relationships with patients and team members. + Maintains and ensures appropriate boundaries with patients and team at all times. + Promotes coordination of the unit by assisting with patient needs during entire length of stay in collaboration with the treatment team. + Demonstrates flexibility in assignments to meet the needs of the facility. **Required Certification/Licensures:** + BLS (Basic Life Support) + CNA (Nursing Assistant) - preferred + Patient Care Technician - preferred **Required Education:** + High School or Equivalent + Master's degree in related field- Preferred **Required Experience:** + 2 years of experience – Psychology or Master's degree in related field **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 _Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled_ **Position** Mental Health Technician III **Location** Dunedin:Mease Dunedin | Clinical | Full Time **Req ID** null