Mental Health Technician, Behavioral Health, Wolfson Children's Hospital

Baptist Medical Center is seeking a Mental Health Technician to join the Behavioral Health Unit at Wolfson Children’s Hospital, working specifically with our pediatric patient population. This is a Full-Time Days position, scheduled 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Wolfson Children’s Hospital is nationally recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of America’s Best Children’s Hospitals and is proud to be a Magnet™ designated hospital, reflecting the highest standards of nursing excellence and patient care.

As a Mental Health Technician, you will be responnsible for:

• Provide care to pediatric behavioral health patients in a manner that promotes safety, comfort, and a therapeutic environment under the direction of a Registered Nurse

• Observe assigned patients and document behaviors and observations accurately

• Communicate relevant information regarding patient condition to the care team

• Assist with patient education groups, total milieu supervision, and unit activities

• Support patient admissions and discharges as assigned

CPI Certification must be obtained within 90 days of hire

If you are interested in this Full-Time Days opportunity and want to make a meaningful impact in pediatric behavioral health, apply today.

Positions designated as requiring a level II Background ( A detailed fingerprint-based screening for positions of trust that check state (FDLE) and national (FBI) criminal history) will undergo screening as a condition of employment and continued employment. For additional information, please visit Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Education Required

High School Diploma/GED

Education Preferred

Associate's Degree

Experience

License and Certification

Location

Wolfson Children's Hospital
800 Prudential Drive
Jacksonville FL 32207

Location Overview Wolfson Children's Hospital

Wolfson Children’s Hospital is the only children’s hospital in the region, serving North Florida, South Georgia and beyond. Ranked by U.S. News & World Report among the best children’s hospitals in the U.S., the hospital is staffed by skilled pediatric subspecialty physicians, pediatric nurses and other health care professionals, and equipped with advanced technology to help children overcome serious illnesses like congenital heart disease, cancer, neurological disorders, diabetes and more. As one of only two children’s hospitals in Florida to receive Magnet™ status, Wolfson is a regional referral center for tertiary pediatric care. Centrally located on the beautiful St. Johns River, 213-bed Wolfson Children’s Hospital is a part of Baptist Health.

The hospital is located close to the shops and fine dining of the historic San Marco area and is also near sports stadiums, theater and music venues, and museums.