Adolescent Mental Health Technician | Make a Real Difference

Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Monroe; West Monroe (LA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Freedom Behavioral Health in West Monroe, LA, is seeking Mental Health Technicians (MHTs) for the Adolescent Unit serving ages 12–17. You will provide direct support and supervision, help maintain a safe, structured environment, and collaborate with nursing and clinical staff.

This role emphasizes compassionate communication, crisis prevention, documentation, and teamwork within a multidisciplinary setting; prior behavioral health or healthcare exposure is a plus.

Qualifications

• Care about helping young people.
• Calm under challenging situations.
• Good communication and patience.
• Respect for boundaries and confidentiality.
• Able to work as part of a team.
• Prior behavioral health, adolescent, education, childcare, or healthcare experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support and supervision to adolescent patients.
• Maintain a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment.
• Monitor patient behavior and communicate observations to nursing and clinical staff.
• Establish appropriate, professional relationships with patients.
• Assist with daily activities, groups, recreation, and therapeutic programming.
• Help redirect inappropriate or unsafe behaviors using approved techniques.
• Participate in crisis prevention and de-escalation interventions as trained.
• Complete required documentation and safety checks.
• Assist nursing staff with patient needs within the scope of the MHT role.
• Maintain confidentiality and appropriate professional boundaries.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Job description

Freedom Behavioral Health in West Monroe, LA, is seeking Mental Health Technicians (MHTs) for the Adolescent Unit serving ages 12–17. You will provide direct support and supervision, help maintain a safe, structured environment, and collaborate with nursing and clinical staff.

This role emphasizes compassionate communication, crisis prevention, documentation, and teamwork within a multidisciplinary setting; prior behavioral health or healthcare exposure is a plus.