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Mental Health Technician Department Pool II

BayCare Health System

Tampa, FLFull-timeSeen 3 days agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago

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Location
Tampa, FL
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

BLS Certification

Job overview

BayCare Health System seeks a Mental Health Technician at St Joseph's Behavior Health Center in Tampa. The technician provides direct care to psychiatric inpatients under a registered nurse's supervision, monitors patients for safety and wellbeing, and promotes communication and therapeutic relationships. The position is full-time, hourly, with evening and overnight shift hours and every-other-weekend work.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Direct Patient CarePatient MonitoringTherapeutic Communication

Qualifications

BLS CertificationCNA CertificationPatient Care Technician CertificationHigh School or EquivalentAssociate's Degree in Related FieldBachelor's Degree in Related Field6 Months Psychology or Bachelor's Degree in Related FieldLevel II Background Screening

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance
401(k) Match

Full job description

At BayCare, we are proud to be one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. Our network consists of 16 community-based hospitals, a long-term acute care facility, home health services, outpatient centers and thousands of physicians. With the support of more than 30,000 team members, we promote a forward-thinking philosophy that’s built on a foundation of trust, dignity, respect, responsibility and clinical excellence.

BayCare Health Systems is currently seeking a Mental Health Technician Department to join our outstanding and compassionate team at St Joseph's Behavior Health Center!

Mental Health Technician Position Details:

  • Facility: St Joseph's Behavior Health Center

  • Location: Tampa, FL

  • Status: Full time, Hourly

  • Shift Hours: 6:45 PM - 7:15 AM

  • Weekend Work: Every Other

  • On Call: No

The Mental Health Technician Responsibilities:

  • Provides direct patient care to psychiatric inpatients under the direct Supervision of a Registered Nurse.

  • Provides ongoing monitoring and observation of patients to ensure safety and wellbeing.

  • Promotes communication and therapeutic relationships with patients.

Required Certification/Licensures:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)

  • CNA (Nursing Assistant) - preferred

  • Patient Care Technician - preferred

Required Education:

  • High School or Equivalent

  • Associate's degree in related field - Preferred

  • Bachelor's degree in related field- Preferred

Required Experience:

  • 6 months – Psychology or Bachelor's degree in related field

Full time employees receive the following benefits:

  • Benefits (Health, Dental, Vision)

  • Paid time off

  • Tuition reimbursement

  • 401k match and additional yearly contribution

  • Yearly performance appraisals and team award bonus

  • Community discounts and more

  • AND the chance to be part of an amazing team and a great place to work

Come join our wonderful team!

This position requires Level II screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse, managed by the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA). More information can be found at https://info.flclearinghouse.com .

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled

Position Mental Health Technician Department Pool II

Location Tampa:St Josephs | Clinical | Pool

Req ID 179246

How this job compares

Set against the 3,353 open Patient Care jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • US median$62–89K/yr168 salary ranges
  • Florida median$21–42/hr116 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 177 open Patient Care jobs in Florida and 3,353 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Florida
Experience
Patient Care postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 2 years (853 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a high school diploma; 2,011 of the 3,353 open Patient Care jobs (60%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.

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