Behavioral / Mental Health Technician

Mental Health Technician

The Amergis Tampa Office is currently hiring dedicated Mental Health Techs looking to work in mental health and psychiatric.

Position Details :

Experience Required : Must have recent experience in behavioral health, substance use treatment, or eating disorder care

Full-Time / Part-Time / PRN positions

Various shifts available (morning, afternoon, and overnight)

8 hour shifts

Weekly pay

Benefits : Health, Vision, Dental, 401k

Position Summary :

• As a Mental Health Technician, you will play a vital role in supporting the emotional, behavioral, and physical well-being of clients. You'll work closely with clinical staff to ensure a structured, nurturing, and therapeutic environment, helping clients engage in treatment and build the skills necessary for long-term recovery.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

Supervise and monitor clients to ensure safety and adherence to program guidelines

Assist with daily routines including meals, hygiene, and recreational activities

Support therapeutic programming by co-facilitating groups and activities

Document observations, behaviors, and incidents accurately and timely

Provide crisis intervention and de-escalation support when needed

Collaborate with clinical, medical, and educational staff to support individualized treatment plans

Uphold confidentiality and ethical standards in all interactions

Foster a nurturing, respectful, and recovery-oriented environment

Minimum Requirements :

Prior experience in behavioral health, residential treatment, or working with adolescents strongly preferred

Valid driver's license

CPR or First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain upon hire)

Ability to work flexible shifts, including weekends

Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice

Successful completion of new hire training as applicable to job site

Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirements

Ability to effectively elicit / provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language is required

Computer proficiency required

Must be at least 18 years of age

Benefits

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits :

Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

401(k) savings plan

Awards and recognition programs

About Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.