Mental Health Technician (MHT) in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Sage Group HealthCare Staffing is seeking Mental Health Tech's for multiple travel/contract positions in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Position Name: Mental Health Technician

Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Specialty: MHT

Start Date: ASAP

Employment Type: Full-time, Travel, Contract, Temporary

Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit: Behavioral Health

Shift available: Nights

Schedule: 36 hours/week guaranteed, 3 shifts per week, 3 X 12-hr shfits including weekends as assigned 

Position Requirements:

• Mental Health Tech experience in a Behavioral Health unit or facility: 1 year recent/current experience - Required
  

Education, License and Certification Requirements:

• Hight School Diploma or equivalent – Required
  


• CNA License for State of Florida - Required
  


• BLS, ACLS, PALS Certifications from AHA  - Required
  


• CPI - Preferred 

Job Description:

• Provides all aspects of MHT duties
  


• Assists nursing staff in observing and monitoring behavior and physical state of patients with emotional and/or behavioral problems
  


• Performs basic patient care tasks including assisting patients with personal hygiene and other regular daily living activities in accordance with nursing care plans
  


• Establishes therapeutic relationships with patients
  


• Assists in patient's participation in recreational and other therapeutic activities
  


• Completes charting and documents promptly