Behavioral Health Tech (MHT/CNA) - 7a-7p

Beacon Behavioral Hospital; Lacombe (LA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Behavioral Hospital seeks MHTs or CNAs for the Bunkie Inpatient Facility to cover full-time 7AM–7PM shifts. The role supports a safe, therapeutic milieu and assists clinicians, nurses, and therapists in patient care and documentation.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED; one year in a mental health setting preferred, with education in mental health potentially substituting for experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• One year experience in a mental health care setting preferred.
• Education in mental health field may substitute for experience.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates teamwork by carrying out routine and assigned tasks within the Beacon program.
• Assists in maintaining a safe and therapeutic milieu and supports security and patient care.
• Documents patient departures and vital signs as required by the nurse.
• Assists clinicians with patient care tasks and therapists with interventions.
• Performs clerical duties for Health Information Management, Intake, and office staff.
• Flexible and proactive in problem-solving and customer interaction.
• Maintains attendance, works under supervision, and communicates clearly in English.
• Able to stand for long intervals and assist in patient restraint when necessary.
• Performs additional duties and special projects as required.

Skills

Teamwork

Effective communication

Follow instructions

Punctuality

Education

High school diploma or GED

Mental health related education may substitute for experience

Job description

Beacon Behavioral Hospital seeks MHTs or CNAs for the Bunkie Inpatient Facility to cover full-time 7AM–7PM shifts. The role supports a safe, therapeutic milieu and assists clinicians, nurses, and therapists in patient care and documentation.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED; one year in a mental health setting preferred, with education in mental health potentially substituting for experience.