Adolescent Inpatient Mental Health Tech Nights

University Medical Center, Inc.; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

University Medical Center, Inc. seeks a Mental Health Tech to assist in psychiatric patient care under RN supervision. Responsibilities include maintaining a safe, therapeutic environment, assisting with daily living activities, and supporting attendants during crisis interventions.

The role requires CPR certification and prior in-patient or emergency psychiatry experience. Night shifts, with 8- or 12-hour options, weekends as needed, spanning Louisville, KY.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• College coursework in social and health sciences preferred.
• CPR certification (American Heart Association) for Healthcare Providers preferred.
• One year inpatient or emergency psychiatry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitors and maintains the therapeutic environment.
• Identifies, manages, and stabilizes crisis situations.
• Transports patients and accompanies them for tests and transportation.
• Assists with patient admissions, discharges, and documentation of care.
• Performs vital signs, phlebotomy, and point-of-care testing as needed.
• Supports nursing team and other disciplines in daily care activities.
• Performs care tasks per unit standards and assists in safety procedures.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Vital signs monitoring

Phlebotomy

Nursing support

Education

High school diploma or GED

College coursework in social/health sciences (preferred)

Job description

University Medical Center, Inc. seeks a Mental Health Tech to assist in psychiatric patient care under RN supervision. Responsibilities include maintaining a safe, therapeutic environment, assisting with daily living activities, and supporting attendants during crisis interventions.

The role requires CPR certification and prior in-patient or emergency psychiatry experience. Night shifts, with 8- or 12-hour options, weekends as needed, spanning Louisville, KY.