Behavioral Health Technician (Full-Time)

7 days ago

FloridaFull TimeBehavioral Health

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Larkin Community Hospital as a Behavioral Health Technician – Emergency Department in United States. Job Duties: * Provides supportive care to the Emergency Department patients under the direct supervision of the Registered nurse assigned to your area or physician. * Assists Registered Nurse and physicians with assessments, examinations and treatment.

Key Responsibilities

Provides supportive care to the Emergency Department patients under the direct supervision of the Registered nurse assigned to your area or physician.

Assists Registered Nurse and physicians with assessments, examinations and treatment.

Supervise patients in the Emergency Department conscientiously with emphasis on patient safety and well

Assists in assuring daily program activities: transports patients, admissions and discharges, and supervises all recreational activities.

Requirements

Communicate in English and Spanish fluently. Qualifications:

BLS certification required.

EMT, Paramedic and/or Medical Assistant license, preferred.

Education: High School or equivalent. Graduation from a foreign medical and/or Medical Assistant program preferred.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Larkin Community Hospital as a Behavioral Health Technician – Emergency Department.

Key Skills

Patient CareDe-escalation TechniquesCrisis InterventionPatient SafetyEmergency Department SupportVital Signs MonitoringPatient TransportBLS CertificationMedical AssistanceTeamworkProfessional BoundariesSafety RoundingContraband ScreeningCrisis Prevention

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Position Insights

Behavioral Health — Physician Career Context

This Behavioral Health position at Larkin Community Hospital 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 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, De-escalation Techniques, Crisis Intervention, Patient Safety, Emergency Department Support, Vital Signs Monitoring, Patient Transport, BLS Certification. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Behavioral Health role.

Core responsibilities: The Behavioral Health Technician provides supportive care to patients in the Emergency Department, assisting medical staff with assessments and treatments. They are responsible for maintaining patient safety, conducting regular rounds, and utilizing de-escalation techniques during crises.

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