Compassionate Behavioral Health Care Tech

Oceans Healthcare; Gretna (LA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Oceans Behavioral Hospital Greater New Orleans is seeking a Mental Health Technician (MHT) to support our nursing team in delivering compassionate inpatient and outpatient psychiatric care for adults and seniors.

The MHT assists with vital signs, ADLs, nutrition monitoring, and patient safety; participates in de-escalation and therapeutic interventions under licensed staff; requires CNA certification or at least 6 months bedside experience, strong communication, and CPR training.

Qualifications

• High school graduate with CNA certification or at least 6 months direct patient care experience.
• Ability to read, write and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work well with diverse populations.
• Must have CPR certification and Oceans-approved de-escalation program.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to professional standards and follow policies and Joint Commission requirements.
• Assist in patient care under licensed staff; take vital signs and document observations.
• Conduct unit safety checks and secure belongings; handle contraband as needed.
• Assist with activities of daily living, meals, mobility and nutrition monitoring.
• Communicate patient status accurately to the nursing team.

Skills

CNA certification

Bedside care

Communication

De-escalation

CPR training

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Oceans Behavioral Hospital Greater New Orleans is seeking a Mental Health Technician (MHT) to support our nursing team in delivering compassionate inpatient and outpatient psychiatric care for adults and seniors.

The MHT assists with vital signs, ADLs, nutrition monitoring, and patient safety; participates in de-escalation and therapeutic interventions under licensed staff; requires CNA certification or at least 6 months bedside experience, strong communication, and CPR training.