Behavioral/Mental Health Technician

Job description Neuroscience Research is hiring Patient Care Associates! Competitive salary based on experience The Patient Care Associate (PCA) is responsible for the complete care and well-being of the patients while they are living at the treatment center residence.

What you will do

Provide one-on-one patient care. Orientate new patients to the facility and the residential facility. Provides a safe and secure environment for patients. Provide care to patients in a manner that promotes safety, comfort, and the therapeutic environment. Assist patients with activities of daily living; attend to patient behavioral problems, and provide assistance in crisis intervention, as needed.

Why work at NI? NI’s highly experienced team of addiction and mental health specialists, board-certified doctors, nurses, & medical psychiatrists provide best in class advanced addiction and mental health treatment. With over ten thousand success stories, our specialists have the insight, know-how and hands-on experience.

We help those in need at 3 different facilities in Florida.

What we offer

Full-time employees receive: Paid time off Paid Holidays Medical, dental, and vision insurance 401k Retirement Plan Paid Basic Life Insurance and AD&D Additional Life and AD&D Short Term and Long-Term Disability Accident Protection, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity What the ideal candidate has: Graduation from High School or GED.

1-2 years of experience in a similar position or similar function preferred. Knowledge of substance use disorder and mental health illnesses preferred. Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Salary: From $14.00 per hour Benefits: 401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Schedule: 12 hour shift 8 hour shift Day shift Holidays Monday to Friday On call Overnight shift Weekend availability Application Question(s): Since we are regulated by The Agency For Health Care Administration and the Department of Children and Families, we are required to obtain a clear background screen through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, which is a national background screen.

All employees must be eligible. Do you have a clear background? Experience: Behavioral health: 2 years (Required) License/Certification: FL Driver's License (Required) Shift availability: Day Shift (Preferred) Overnight Shift (Preferred) Work Location: One location