Behavioral Health Tech (Float Pool)
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Job Description
Provide support and assistance to mental health service staff for patient care activities. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the transporting of patients to and from facility, meal provisions, supervision of patients during staff break periods, Assist patient group activities as requested.
Provides support to patients for assistance with personal hygiene and daily living skills. Responsible for reporting/communicating to clinical staff any problematic or clinical issues observed while on duty. Performs all other duties as assigned.
Job Responsibilities
- Transports clients safely to and form home/IOP facility via van and in facility.
- Completes documentation promptly.
- Participates in keeping IOP area clean and maintained to enhance patient care.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Experience Required
1 years of experience assisting in the care of mental health patients.
Minimum Education Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Minimum Special Skills
Ability to respond and interact appropriately to the unique needs of the geriatric population.
Licensure Description
Basic Life Support (CPR) certification within 30 days of employment. Current Class R driving license with clean driving record.
Key Responsibilities
This role involves providing direct support to mental health service staff by assisting with patient care activities, including transportation, meal provisions, and supervision during breaks. Responsibilities also include supporting patient group activities and assisting patients with personal hygiene and daily living skills.
Requirements
Candidates must have a minimum of one year of experience assisting in the care of mental health patients and must possess a High School Diploma or equivalent education. Required certifications include CPR within 30 days and a clean Class R driving license.
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Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Tech (Float Pool) at Baptist a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% of all General Medicine healthcare professional listings evaluated on our platform.
General Medicine Career Context
Of the 50 active General Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 70% have no call, 40% require no weekends.
General Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is down 13.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
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