Mental Health Technician (MHT)

The Mental Health Technician (MHT) at Segal Trials plays a vital role in overall maintenance of a therapeutic environment and ensures the safety of participants and staff on the research unit.

DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Ensures that clinical research and related activities are performed in accordance with Federal Regulatory guidelines and sponsor policies.
• Develops a thorough working knowledge of all protocols assigned/delegated so that all study activities are completed accurately and completely.
• Performs safety rounds at determined intervals while documenting findings.
• Oversees general milieu while promoting a safe environment.
• Incorporates non-violent crisis intervention de-escalation techniques to effectively manage the agitated Subject.
• Understands and honors the established research unit rules, regulations, and Policy & Procedures.
• Answers telephone and communicates with other disciplines and facilities, including the coordination of patient transfers from community physicians/healthcare facilities.
• Provides 1:1 observation for patients at risk of self-harm.
• Charts patient observations, following delegated procedures and standards
• Assists nursing with research study procedures including dosing, post dose monitoring and any study assessments as delegated by the research team.
• Assists with any urgent/emergent issues on the unit

Perform other duties as assigned. The duties and responsibilities listed above are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive.

REQUIREMENTS:

· High School Diploma
· 2 years of relevant work experience working in an inpatient setting.
· Certification in Behavioral Health Technician (CBHT) preferred.
· Proficiency in English required.
· Proficiency in English and Spanish preferred.

Who We Are?

Segal Trials, founded in 1998, is a privately held network of five research sites throughout South Florida, conducting phase I-IV research trials with a primary emphasis on psychiatry, neurology, addiction, insomnia, general medicine, vaccinations and more. With a team of over 150 professionals, Segal Trials remains agile and competitive.

Segal Trials is regarded as an innovator and a leader in the advancement of medicine with a strong dedication to the community it serves by spreading awareness about clinical trials as a potential care option.

Why Segal Trials?

When working at Segal Trials, you will be surrounded by passion, diversity, and likeminded individuals who are striving in the pursuit of excellence. We will foster your continued success and you will begin making a difference on your very first day!

For more information, visit www.segaltrials.com

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Overnight shift

Experience:

• Behavioral Health Technician: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person