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Mental Health Technician I IPF

HCA Florida West Hospital, Pensacola, FL, United States


Job Summary: We are seeking a Mental Health Technician to join our healthcare team. Your primary function is to assist in the coordination of nursing/psychiatric care provided in conjunction with the multidisciplinary treatment team.

In this role you will

Observe, report, and document patient’s physiological and psychological status by using the nursing process based upon established hospital policies and procedures, unit specific policies and procedures, and/or Standards of Care/Practice.

Provide and document information on patient care.

Assist patients with activities of daily living; attend to patient behavioral problems and provides assistance in crisis intervention, as needed.

Serve as the patient and family advocate with respect to the patient\'s right to privacy by protecting confidential information.

Follow established guidelines for reporting a significant medical error or unanticipated outcome in the patient’s care which results in patient harm or potential harm.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED required

Vocational or Technical Degree such as Emergency Medical Technician is preferred

2 Year Associates Degree preferred

BLS within 90 days of employment required

One year of experience preferred

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services

Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services

Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence

Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling

Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing

Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

HCA Florida West Hospital is a 515-bed facility. We are proud to be the area\'s leading health care facility in quality outcomes performance. We have an Advanced Primary Stroke Center and other specialty services. HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute.

Equal Opportunity Employer: We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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