Adolescent Mental Health Tech — Night Shift

UofL Health, Inc.; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

UofL Health is seeking a Mental Health Technician for the adolescent unit (3S, Peace) in Louisville. You will support psychiatric patients in crisis under RN supervision, maintain a safe therapeutic environment, and collaborate with families to implement physician orders and unit policies.

The role includes assisting with daily living activities, crisis intervention, patient transport, and coordinating care with the nursing team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1 year inpatient or emergency psychiatry experience preferred.
• CPR certification required.
• Must obtain crisis intervention training as determined by facility.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain a therapeutic environment.
• Identify, manage, and stabilize crisis situations.
• Transport patients and accompany them during tests or discharge.
• Perform vital signs, phlebotomy, and point-of-care testing.
• Assist with admissions/discharges and nursing duties as directed.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Patient safety

Vital signs monitoring

Education

High School diploma or GED

College coursework in social/health sciences

Clinical Assistant/Medical Assistant/EMT training (preferred)

Job description

UofL Health is seeking a Mental Health Technician for the adolescent unit (3S, Peace) in Louisville. You will support psychiatric patients in crisis under RN supervision, maintain a safe therapeutic environment, and collaborate with families to implement physician orders and unit policies.

The role includes assisting with daily living activities, crisis intervention, patient transport, and coordinating care with the nursing team.