Mental Health Tech, Jackson Behavioral Health, State Civil Bed Unit (SCBU), Full-Time, Days

2 months ago
Miami, FloridaFull TimeGeneral Medicine

Job Description

About the Role

Join Jackson Health System as a Mental Health Tech, Jackson Behavioral Health, State Civil Bed Unit (SCBU), Full-Time, Days in United States.

Key Responsibilities

  • support the delivery of a single standard of care, under the supervision of a registered nurse, for mentally ill patients in the patient care treatment facility.
  • Responsibilities Performs patient care observations and duties as directed by the RN and outlined in the hospital's policies and procedures.
  • Manage patient activities and provide patient education.
  • Assist with maintaining a therapeutic milieu in accordance with policy.

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Jackson Health System as a Mental Health Tech, Jackson Behavioral Health, State Civil Bed Unit (SCBU), Full-Time, Days.

Key Skills

Patient Care ObservationsPatient EducationTherapeutic Milieu MaintenanceVerbal De-escalationRestraint ProceduresVital Signs MonitoringPatient Hygiene AssistanceElectronic Observation Record KeepingBehavior DocumentationGroup FacilitationCulturally Sensitive InterventionsService ExcellenceBasic Life SupportBehavioral Health Technician

Requirements

A High School diploma is required for this role, and candidates should generally have 0 to 3 years of related experience. A valid Florida Behavioral Health Technician Certification is preferred, and American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required upon hire.
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Mental Health Tech, Jackson Behavioral Health, State Civil Bed Unit (SCBU), Full-Time, Days at Jackson Health a 3.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all General Medicine physician listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

General Medicine — Physician Career Context

This General Medicine position at Jackson 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.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Miami, Florida.

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a physician earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Patient Care Observations, Patient Education, Therapeutic Milieu Maintenance, Verbal De-escalation, Restraint Procedures, Vital Signs Monitoring, Patient Hygiene Assistance, Electronic Observation Record Keeping. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this General Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The Mental Health Specialist supports the delivery of patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse, performing observations, managing activities, and maintaining a therapeutic environment. Key duties include utilizing de-escalation techniques, participating in restraint procedures when n...

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About Jackson Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Miami, FL
0-2
3.5

Work-Life Balance Score

Below Average

Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

Posted

2mo ago

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