Mental Health Technician jobs in Tampa, FL

According to the National Institute of Mental Health, an estimated 26.2 percent of adults suffer from a diagnosable mental disorder. Recognizing this need, we at Lakeland Regional Health have devoted ourselves in creating the best mental health facilities possible. We are dedicated to improving outcomes and helping people get well. From helping children and parents survive divorce, to treating depression, our licensed clinical staff provides a team approach to care. Under the direction of a board-certified psychiatrist, our mental health facilities provide in- and out-patient care to adults at all levels of mental health severity. Under the direction of our board-certified child and adolescent psychiatrist, we also provide services to adolescents who require mental health treatment. If you have a heart for those suffering from mental health disorders, please consider joining our mental health department. We have the following opportunity:

Work Type:
Exempt: No

Work Schedule: Saturday & Sunday Additional Shift(s)
Work Hours per Biweekly Pay Period:

Shift Time:
Location: Behavioral Health, US:FL:Lakeland

Summary:
The Mental Health Technician has a responsibility to provide care and assistance to patients with mental health and substance abuse issues. This person offers therapeutic activities and builds healthy rapports with patients by providing guidance and positive influence to focus on their recovery.

Detailed responsibilities:
* People At The Heart Of All We Do
- Fosters an inclusive and engaged environment through teamwork and collaboration.
- Ensures patients and families have the best possible experiences across the continuum of care.
- Communicates appropriately with patients, families, team members, and our community in a manner that treasures all people as uniquely created.
* Safety And Performance Improvement
- Behaves in a mindful manner focused on self, patient, visitor, and team safety.
- Demonstrates accountability and commitment to quality work.
- Participates actively in process improvement and adoption of standard work.
* Stewardship
- Demonstrates responsible use of LRH's resources including people, finances, equipment and facilities.
- Knows and adheres to organizational and department policies and procedures.
* Standard Work: Mental Health Technician
- The Mental Health Technician works under the Behavioral Health Program Manager to provide therapeutic services for patients that are present to LRH in need of mental health and/or substance abuse services.
- Provide several group activities for inpatient behavioral health patient throughout the day/evening.
- Collaborate with the Recreational Therapists and Recreational Therapist Assistants to develop group topics and maintain the group schedule for all Behavioral Health Units.
- Responsible for documenting all group notes into the EMR system, ensuring accuracy and compliance with deadlines set forth by governing and accreditation agency.
- Provide education to patients about the treatment process, unit program and individual treatment plans.
- Coordinates activities required to comply with Baker Act and Marchman Act laws related to involuntary patients and voluntary patients. This includes communication with patient care team on when assistance in understanding the mental health laws are requested.
- Identifies and collaborates with the treatment team to establish individualized treatment plans for patients.
- Address all cares and concerns related to the client to the medical and/or clinical team as needed.
- Assist in continued development of the treatment program and activities. Collaborates in planning, organizing and directing therapeutic activities and programs.
- Assists on unit(s) as needed when available and in times of crisis (Codes) and performs Mental Health Assistant duties as necessary.

Education:
Essential:
* Bachelor Degree

Education equivalent experience:
Essential:
* Psychology, Counseling, Social Work or other related field

Other information:
Experience Essential:
- Experience with Baker Act and/or Marchman Act
- Experience working with Behavioral Health Patients
- Group/Therapeutic Activities

Experience Preferred:
- Inpatient or Outpatient Behavioral Health experience
- Knowledge of Trauma-Informed Care