Adolescent Mental Health Tech — Night Shift

UofL Health; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

UofL Health is seeking a Mental Health Tech to support psychiatric patients in crisis under RN supervision. The role involves ensuring a safe, therapeutic environment, assistance with specimen collection, daily living activities, and adherence to physician orders and hospital policies.

Responsibilities include monitoring patient conditions, crisis stabilization, transport and coordination of care in collaboration with families and care teams.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• CPR certification required (American Heart Association for Healthcare Providers).
• Completion of a recognized Clinical Assistant, Medical Assistant or EMT Training Program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain the therapeutic environment.
• Assist with crisis intervention and patient safety.
• Support patient care activities including vital signs, phlebotomy and daily living tasks.
• Assist with admissions, discharges and documentation per policies.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Vital signs monitoring

Phlebotomy

Patient care assistance

Safety procedures

Education

High School diploma or GED

College coursework in social and health sciences

Job description

UofL Health is seeking a Mental Health Tech to support psychiatric patients in crisis under RN supervision. The role involves ensuring a safe, therapeutic environment, assistance with specimen collection, daily living activities, and adherence to physician orders and hospital policies.

Responsibilities include monitoring patient conditions, crisis stabilization, transport and coordination of care in collaboration with families and care teams.