Mental Health Technician, Full Time Nights, Behavioral Health, Wolfson Children's Hospital- Inpatient Pediatric Behavioral Health
Compensation
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Job Description
About Wolfson Children’s Hospital
Wolfson Children’s Hospital is the only children’s hospital in the region, and is ranked by U.S. News & World Report among the best children’s hospitals in the U.S. We’re a part of Baptist Health, which is recognized as a top place to work in health care and features several centers of excellence, including Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center, Baptist Heart Hospital, Baptist Neurological Institute and Wolfson Children's Hospital.
*Up to $500 Sign On Bonus for Full-Time Days*
Baptist Medical Center is looking to add a Mental Health Technician in our Behavioral Health Unit working in the pediatric unit at Wolfson Children's Hospital Jacksonville Fl, (Downtown) This is a Full Time Nights opportunity 7:00pm-7:00am.
Wolfson Children’s Hospital is recognized among America’s Best Children’s Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report year after year and is a Magnet™ designated hospital, the gold standard for excellence in patient care.
- As a Mental Health Technician, you will be responsible for:
- Provides care to patients in a manner that considers safety, comfort, and therapeutic environment under the direction of the Registered Nurse.
- Documents observations on assigned patients.
Communicates appropriate information regarding patient's condition. Assists with patient education groups, total milieu supervision, assists with admissions/discharges as assigned.
*CPI Certification must be obtained within 90 days of hire.
Experience Requirements
Behavioral Health experience
Education and Credential Requirements
- High School Diploma
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Crisis Prevention Certification (CPI)
This Mental Health Technician will be located at Wolfson Children's Hospital. If you are interested in this Full Time Nights opportunity, please apply now.
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 info.flclearinghouse.com
Primary Location
Downtown - Main Building
Key Responsibilities
The Mental Health Technician provides patient care in a safe and therapeutic environment under the direction of a Registered Nurse. Responsibilities include documenting patient observations, assisting with patient education groups, and managing milieu supervision.
Requirements
Candidates must have a High School Diploma, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, and previous behavioral health experience. Crisis Prevention Certification (CPI) must be obtained within 90 days of hire.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Pediatrics Career Context
Of the 50 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 80% have no call, 34% require no weekends.
Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Pediatrics median $37k (middle half $35k–$40k)39 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | Florida index 103.4 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Pediatrics listings in Florida | 127 active | 1,674 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 80% no call · 34% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | Florida healthcare professional listings: 8% state a sign-on bonus · 7% offer loan repayment127 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Pediatrics pay trend | +1.2% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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