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Job Description

Atlantic Shores Hospital is a private, free-standing psychiatric and substance abuse hospital fully accredited by the Joint Commission and licensed by the State of Florida. Healthcare services include inpatient programs, medically supervised detoxification, individual, group & family therapy, and twelve months of free aftercare services.

The 72-bed hospital is located less than a mile away from the renowned beaches of the Atlantic Ocean on 2 acres in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Atlantic Shores Hospital is the first step for families and individuals seeking to gain control over their lives. Atlantic Shores’ commitment to the highest quality of treatment and customer services has helped thousands of families and individuals develop productive and contented lives.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Mental Health Technician (MHT) functions as an active part of the treatment team, providing continuous patient care, supervision, interaction, and role modeling to psychiatric and chemically dependent patients. MHT's work under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse.

Job Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Associates Degree or higher; CAP Certification for applicable programs.

Experience: One (1) year of related experience, with knowledge of psychiatric patient care

techniques with understanding of mental illness, preferred.

Licensure: Must maintain a valid driver's license in the applicable state.

Additional Requirements: Successful completion of CPR Certification and successful completion of CPI including appropriate use of seclusion and restraints within 90 days of employment, and prior to assisting in a restraining process: Must pass competency exams within 90 days of hire. May be required to work overtime and flexible hours.

This is a Per Diem position for night shift and/or weekend shift only. Please, no phone or fax inquires. Thank you.