Behavioral Health Change Agent - Residential PRN Days

Beacon Behavioral Hospital, Inc.; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

MAPLES is seeking a Change Agent Mental Health Technician (MHT) for PRN daytime shifts in Baton Rouge, LA. You will support patient care, assist clinicians, and help maintain a safe therapeutic environment under nursing supervision.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, 18+ years old, and BLS and non-violent crisis intervention certifications. Prior behavioral health and clinical setting experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED.
• At least 18 years old.
• One year experience in a behavioral healthcare setting preferred.
• One year experience in a clinical setting required.
• BLS certification required.
• Non-violent crisis intervention certification required.

Responsibilities

• Support and implement the Mission, Vision, and Core Values of The Maples.
• Demonstrates teamwork by carrying out routine and assigned tasks within the Maples program.
• Assists clinician with patient care tasks and therapist with therapeutic interventions.
• Assist in maintaining a safe and therapeutic milieu by monitoring and complying with program rules and policies.
• Observe patients per prescriber orders and facility policy; report significant findings to shift nurse.
• Conduct safety rounds and document findings.
• Assist with management of patients who exhibit escalating behavior.
• Document client activities, significant occurrences, observed behavior, vital signs, and other findings as assigned by nursing staff.

Skills

Behavioral health experience

Clinical setting experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

BLS certification

Non-violent crisis intervention certification

Job description

MAPLES is seeking a Change Agent Mental Health Technician (MHT) for PRN daytime shifts in Baton Rouge, LA. You will support patient care, assist clinicians, and help maintain a safe therapeutic environment under nursing supervision.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, 18+ years old, and BLS and non-violent crisis intervention certifications. Prior behavioral health and clinical setting experience are preferred.