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

2 months ago
Miami, FloridaFull TimePsychiatry

Job Description

About the Role

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

Key Skills

Patient Care ObservationsPatient EducationTherapeutic Milieu MaintenanceVerbal De-escalationRestraint ProceduresVital Signs MonitoringPersonal Hygiene AssistanceElectronic Observation Record KeepingPrecautionary MonitoringGroup FacilitationCulturally Sensitive InterventionsService ExcellenceBasic Life SupportPatient Monitoring

Requirements

A High School diploma is required for this role, which generally requires 0 to 3 years of related experience. Candidates must possess a valid American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification 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, Nights 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 Psychiatry physician listings evaluated on our platform.

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

Psychiatry — Physician Career Context

This Psychiatry 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.

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 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, Personal Hygiene Assistance, Electronic Observation Record Keeping. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.

Core responsibilities: The Mental Health Specialist supports the care team by performing patient care observations, managing activities, and maintaining a therapeutic milieu under the supervision of a registered nurse. Key duties include utilizing verbal de-escalation techniques and performing generalized patient care tas...

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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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