Mental Health Technician - ER - Must have behavioral health experience
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Job Description
About the Role
Join Orlando Health as a Mental Health Technician – ER Behavioral Health in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- Documents observations on assigned patientsin legible, accurate and appropriate format following hospital and unit procedures.
- Communicates appropriate information regarding the patient’s condition to the RN and other members ofthe healthcare team.
- Assists with nursing education groups.
- Demonstrates competency in unitspecific tasks and skill as defined by unitspecific competency list.
Requirements
- Maintains current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.
Work Schedule
- Full-time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join Orlando Health as a Mental Health Technician – ER Behavioral Health.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Psychiatry — Physician Career Context
This Psychiatry position at Orlando Health is open to physician candidates.
Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.
Nationally, Psychiatry professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $300k, with the typical range spanning $230k to $400k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in United States.
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Deescalation, Patient Care, Documentation, Verbal Communication, Milieu Supervision, Phlebotomy, Vital Signs, CPR Certification. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.
Core responsibilities: The technician will perform general nursing care under RN supervision, focusing on patient safety, comfort, and maintaining a therapeutic environment in an emergency room setting. Essential functions include documenting observations, communicating patient status to the healthcare team, assisting wit...
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Job Details
Employment Type
Full Time
Posted
1mo ago
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