Mental Health Technician I

Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) Mental Health Technician I you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital which is part of the nations leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare. Job Summary and Qualifications JOB

We ar e seeking a Mental Health Technician to join our healthcare team. Your primary functio n is to assist in the coordination of nursing/psychiatric care provided in conjunction with the multidisciplinary treatment team . Y ou will work with a phenomenal team that cares like family and works together in a collaborative manner.

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 act ivities 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 patients 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. Job

• 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 HCA Florida Fort Walton
• Destin Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include: 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 Learn more about Employee Benefits Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location. HCA Florida Fort Walton
• Destin Hospital is a 267-bed hospital. We are a top-performing quality hospital. We have over 300 of the most respected and qualified physicians in the area. We offer an Advanced Primary Stroke Center and a Cancer Care Center. Our services include open-heart surgery and a wide range of specialties. We give advanced care to critically ill patients. We offer emergency services at our main emergency room (ER). We also have a pediatric ER and two freestanding ERs. Together, our team has an unwavering conviction to improve more lives in more ways. HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated 3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses. "Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do." - Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co
• Founder If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Mental Health Technician I opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today! 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.