Mental Health Technician Full Time Nights Job ID-1638680
Company: North Shore Medical Center
Location: Miami
Posted on: February 17, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description WE ARE NORTH SHORE MEDICAL
CENTER! Position is an 8 hour shift Our primary function is to
offer continuous nursing, medical, and other health and social
services on a 24-hour basis, under directed care physician and RN
supervision. We service a multitude of patients and their families
across our vast network, while remaining committed to the
professional development of our staff, the functional improvement
of our patients, and the cultivation of strong partnerships within
our communities. WHAT WE OFFER Essential/stable and growing company
with many opportunities for training and advancement within the
medical field that all employees and team members (including
Full-Time and Part-Time) can benefit from. Hourly pay is negotiable
based on experience. We offer competitive market pay and
opportunities for bonus depending on great work performance
(bonuses only apply for Full Time). Comprehensive Employee
Benefits: Full-Time employees are eligible for various plans for
medical, dental, and vision insurance. Job Summary Mental Health
Tech (MHT) is responsible and accountable for assisting the RN in
patient care. A MHT also assists with gathering information which
assists the RN in the implementation of the patient treatment and
care plan. The Mental Health Tech ensures patient and family safety
while offering support and comfort to patients and families. The
MHT assists in creating and maintaining a therapeutic environment.
Work is performed in accordance with established policies,
procedures, rules and regulations of the hospital. The MHT is a
member of the care team whose job duties support the delivery of a
single standard of care, under the supervision of a registered
nurse, for mentally ill patients in the patient care treatment
facility. JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES Performs patient care
observations and duties as directed by the RN and outlined in the
hospital's policies and procedures. Manage patient activities and
provide patient education. Assist with maintaining a therapeutic
milieu in accordance with policy. Supervise patient activities in
the setting and respond/intervene per protocol. Utilize verbal
de-escalation techniques and coping strategies to help reduce the
risk of patients' disruptive and aggressive behavior. Identify
behaviors that may require seclusion, restraint, or other clinical
intervention, and escalate to the primary nurse or nurse leader.
Escort and monitor patients during fresh air breaks. Perform a
variety of tasks associated with generalized patient care
including, vital signs, feeding, mobility, personal hygiene,
bathing, dressing, bed making/linen changes, assists the health
care team with preparing supplies, and sets up/or remove equipment.
Assists, as needed, in the preparation of patient treatment areas
between patient use (seclusion room, quiet room), etc. Perform
ongoing observations of patients and documents their status in the
electronic observation record. Report unusual findings to the
primary nurse or the nurse leader. Maintains accurate precautionary
monitoring (suicidal, violence, and elopement) q. 15 minutes;
reports and records patient's physical and emotional whereabouts,
activity, and behavior. Responsibly monitors patients in
recreational therapies, psychotherapy, and education programs; and
documents significant behaviors. Engage patients in daily
activities, including group facilitation. Maintain the storage
closet and ensure therapeutic activity materials are available.
Follows up on patient care responsibilities and assignments left
from previous shifts and reports any incomplete assignments to
ensure continuity of procedures. Demonstrates behaviors of service
excellence and CARE values (Compassion, Accountability, Respect and
Expertise). Performs all other related job duties as assigned.
Position Qualification: (Training, Education, Experience, Skills
and Abilities): High School diploma is required. Valid Florida
Behavioral Health Technician Certification preferred. CPI
Certification American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)
CPI Certification. Or willing to obtain Certification within 90
days. 1 year of experience working in a psychiatric unit preferred
Must be able to pass Background and Drug Test screenings.
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