Mental Health Tech I Weekend Fulltime Days

Position Summary

Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital

Performs general nursing care to patients in a manner that considers safety, comfort, and the therapeutic environment under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse (RN).

Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital is a 595-bed comprehensive healthcare facility known for providing a wide range of medical services and specialized care to the Homewood community and beyond. Our dedicated team of physicians, nurses, clinicians and medical professionals are committed to delivering quality and compassionate care. Accredited by The Joint Commission, Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital is recognized for excellence in stroke care, cardiovascular services, rehabilitation, bariatrics, surgical care including minimally invasive procedures and is one of the largest providers of psychiatry care in the state. We have earned Primary Stroke Center certification from The Joint Commission and Get with the Guidelines® Gold Plus Achievement in Stroke from the American Heart Association. Our bariatric program is accredited by the American College of Surgeons Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP) as a Comprehensive Center. The campus also includes the Women's Medical Center, providing full-service care for women at all stages of life, including gynecologic surgery, maternity, and a labor and delivery unit with a Level III NICU. The center holds Advanced Certification in Perinatal Care from The Joint Commission.

Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital's Behavioral Health / Psych Department provides specialized care for patients across four distinct units : a 24-bed geriatric unit, a 24-bed adult unit, a 19-bed acute male unit, and a 21-bed acute female unit. Each unit is staffed daily by dedicated nurses and Mental Health Technicians (MHTs) who deliver compassionate, patient-centered care to individuals experiencing behavioral health challenges.

With plans for future expansion and a commitment to continuous improvement, the department is actively seeking new team members passionate about behavioral health. Baptist Health offers a supportive environment where staff are empowered to make a meaningful difference in patients' lives while advancing their careers in behavioral health services.

Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital Offers Great NEW Competitive Pay and Great Benefits Package that Includes :

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid Time Off (up to 5 weeks to start)
• Life Insurance
• Extended Leave Plan (ELP)
• Family Care (childcare, elder care, pet care)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Pet Insurance
• Car Insurance
• Educational Benefits including tuition reimbursement & monthly payments to help pay down any graduated school debt

ALL Benefits Start Day One

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

nursing team and / or other disciplines; assist with admissions and discharges as assigned.

the facility.

and local standards.

Other Related Functions

unit. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the

ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's

requirementsrelative to his or her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the unit's / area's / department's

policies and procedures.

Qualifications

Education / Training

High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Licensure / Certification

Experience

180 days experience as Mental Health Technician, Psychology Technician, Psychiatric Technician, Behavioral Health Technician, Registered Behavioral Health Technician, Behavioral Health Specialist, Direct Support Personnel, Group Home Assistant / Paraprofessional, Correctional Officers, EMT's, Paramedics, Medical Assistants, Patient Care Technicians, Home Health Aides, Patient Care Assistants, Certified Medical Assistants, Nursing Assistant and Crisis Intervention Specialist