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Mental Health Technician | Psychiatric Hospital | Part-Time |

UF Health

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#CNA#Vital Signs#Patient Care#Healthcare#Basic Life Support#Mental Health Technician#Substance Abuse#PCA#Psychiatric Hospital
#MHT
#AHCA Level 2 Screening
#Psychosocial Activities
Part TimeOn Site0-2 yrsPosted 16 days agoCloses Jun 2

Location

Gainesville, Florida

Quick overview

Provides patient care and psychosocial interventions for individuals with psychiatric and substance abuse disorders within an interdisciplinary team. Responsibilities include monitoring safety, assisting with activities of daily living, and performing clinical tasks like vital sign monitoring.

Requirements summary

Requires a high school diploma and current CNA certification or completion of nursing school fundamental skills. Basic Life Support certification is required upon hire, and candidates must pass an AHCA Level 2 screening.

high schoolprofessional certificatePatient CareBasic Life SupportVital Signs MonitoringSpecimen CollectionTherapeutic ActivitiesPsychiatric CareSubstance Abuse TreatmentMilieu ManagementADL AssistancePsychosocial Interventions

Job description

Overview

  • Provides patient care services to individuals with psychiatric and substance abuse disorders within an interdisciplinary team model.
  • Interventions include physical and psychosocial activities.
  • Assists with monitoring of the milieu for safety and security.
  • Assists patients with ADL care.
  • Performs monitoring of vital signs and assists with collection of specimens.
  • Assists with maintenance of unit equipment and supplies.
  • Helps patients with keeping their bed/room and belongings in order.
  • Engages in therapeutic activities with patients and assists therapists with their programming.
  • Works under the direction of the nurse.
  • Must successfully pass an AHCA Level 2 screening for this position Required website to include in applicable job postings: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

  • High School diploma, or its equivalent required. Has a current CNA or in nursing school having completed fundamental skills clinical experience. Previous work as a CNA, PCA or MHT preferred. Basic Life Support Required upon hire.Motor
  • Vehicle
  • Operator
  • Designation:Employees in this position will not operate vehicles for an assigned business purposeLicensure/Certification/Registration:Certification as a CNA is required

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University of Florida Health is a world-class academic health center in Florida, encompassing hospitals, physician practices, colleges, centers, institutes, programs and services across northeast and north-central Florida. UF Health represents the shared vision and commitment to...

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TypeNonprofit
Size10,001+ employees
HQGainesville, FL
Founded1958
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