MHT (Full-Time)
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Larkin Community Hospital
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MHT (Full-Time)
Larkin Community Hospital
Posted 2 months ago
Full Time
South Miami, Florida
In Person
Smart Summary
Responsibilities
The Mental Health Technician provides direct patient care and ensures a safe, therapeutic environment for patients with psychiatric conditions. They are responsible for assisting with daily activities, monitoring patient behavior, and reporting any changes to the clinical staff.
Qualifications
You have a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and the ability to pass background checks and drug screenings. You are also required to pass an in-house MHT test and possess crisis and intervention training.
Must Have Skills for ATS
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Crisis and Intervention Training
MHT test
Job Description
About the Role:
The Mental Health Technician (MHT) in a full-time capacity at Larkin Community Hospital plays a critical role in supporting the mental health care team by providing direct patient care and ensuring a safe and therapeutic environment. This position involves working closely with patients experiencing a range of psychiatric conditions, assisting with daily activities, monitoring patient behavior, and reporting changes to clinical staff.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Ability to pass background checks and drug screening as required by the hospital.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Crisis and Intervention Training required
- Must pass in-house MHT test
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous experience working in an inpatient psychiatric or behavioral health facility.
- Additional certifications related to mental health care or crisis intervention.
- Bilingual language skills relevant to the patient population served.
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Larkin Community Hospital
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