Mental Health Tech

Join the Amergis Team!!

Amergis specializes in connecting people to work that matters. Currently, the Amergis Tampa Office is currently seeking dedicated Mental Health techs looking to work in mental health facilities and crisis stabilization unit.

Position Details:

Mental Health Tech / Behavioral Health Tech

Requirements: MUST have 1 years of recent direct facility patient care experience – CSU; behavioral or mental health experience.

Facility/Hospital Experience required, recently: baker act / psychosis experience – Crisis Stabilization Unit – detox – bi polar

Shift Length: 12hr

Full Time, 36 hours per week

shift available: 7a – 7p / 7a – 7p ~ rotating weekends required

Start Date: ASAP

Length of Contract: 13 – 26 weeks

Temp to perm options available

Orientation/training will be provided upon start

Other locations available: Pinellas Park, FL / St. Pete, FL / Bradenton, FL

Compensation:

Competitive pay

Benefits available: Health / Vision / Dental / 401k

Please note that this pay range represents a good faith estimate of the compensation that will be offered for this position based on the circumstances. The actual pay offered to a successful candidate will take into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to location, experience, and other variable factors.

For more information, please email me.

Tyler Fabian

tyfabian@amergis.com

The Mental / Psychiatric Health Technician cares for individuals with psychiatric conditions as well as a variety of substance use disorders, following the instructions of physicians, nurses or other health practitioners. The Behavioral Health Technician monitors a patients’ safety, physical and emotional well-being and report directly to medical staff.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Provides personal care and behavioral assistance/interventions to assigned clients

Assists clients with grooming, eating/meal preparation, and toileting

Maintains rounding on assigned clients/patients to ensure safety as directed

Assists with ambulation and transfer services

Monitors vital signs such as heart rate and blood pressure

Provides behavioral support services

Provides crisis intervention

Encourages independence

Maintains patient safety

Implements behavioral plans

Documents care per policies and procedures

Participate in rehabilitation and treatment programs

Performs other duties as assigned/necessary

Minimum Requirements:

High School diploma or equivalent required

Associate’s degree in behavioral studies or related field, or equivalent experience preferred (or per facility requirements)

Minimum of one (1) year relevant experience preferred

Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice

Participation and completion of Amergis Competency program when applicable

Current CPR if applicable

TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable

Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)

Must meet all federal, state and local requirements

Successful completion of new hire training as applicable to job site

Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirements

Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language is required

Computer proficiency required

Must be at least 18 years of age

Benefits

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

401(k) savings plan

Awards and recognition programs

Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

About Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.