Tech Behavioral
Location: Fort Walton Beach, FL
Profession: Tech
Posted: 6/17/2026
Salary: $1134.00/weekly
Weekly Hours: 36
Shift: Nights
Job Details
Job Title
Travel – Mental Health Technician (Nights)
Location
Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Travel | 13-Week Assignment | Night Shift (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care and support within a psychiatric/behavioral health unit under the direction of nursing and clinical staff
- Monitor patient behavior and safety, reporting changes in condition or concerns to the appropriate clinical team members
- Assist patients with activities of daily living and therapeutic programming as directed
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient observations and interactions
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to support individualized treatment plans
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Mental Health Technician or Behavioral Health Technician
- Experience working in a psychiatric or behavioral health setting
- Ability to work 12-hour night shifts (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
- Current and valid relevant certification or credentials as required by state and facility standards
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Prior travel healthcare experience in a psychiatric or behavioral health environment
- Familiarity with de-escalation techniques and crisis intervention in an inpatient setting
Why Join Us
- Opportunity to gain valuable travel experience in a specialized behavioral health setting with a defined 13-week contract
- Work with a supportive clinical team in a dedicated psychiatric unit
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