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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-DBHLocation: Mease Dunedin, FLStatus: Full time, HourlyShift Hours: 6:45 PM - 7:15 AMWeekend Work: Every OtherOn 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 EquivalentMaster'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 offTuition reimbursement401k match and additional yearly contributionYearly performance appraisals and team award bonusCommunity discounts and moreAND the chance to be part of an amazing team and a great place to work

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled