Compassionate Mental Health Tech | Crisis & Patient Care

Minden Medical Center; Minden (LA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Minden Medical Center is seeking a PRN Mental Health Technician (MHT) to support patients in a safe, respectful setting where compassionate care matters. This on-site, entry-level role helps the care team maintain a structured environment and respond to patient needs with professionalism and calm.

Typical duties include assisting patients with daily activities, observing and documenting behaviors, supporting therapeutic programming, and communicating updates to the multidisciplinary team while

Qualifications

• High School Diploma (required).
• C.N.A. certification (preferred).
• Experience with psychiatric and/or geriatric patients (preferred).
• Strong communication, empathy, sound judgment, and a safety-first mindset.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with daily activities and maintain a safe, calm milieu.
• Observe and document patient behaviors for care planning.
• Support therapeutic programming and coordinate with the multidisciplinary team.
• Assist with de-escalation and crisis response when needed.

Skills

Strong communication

Empathy

Sound judgment

Safety-first mindset

Education

High School Diploma

C.N.A. certification

Job description

Minden Medical Center is seeking a PRN Mental Health Technician (MHT) to support patients in a safe, respectful setting where compassionate care matters. This on-site, entry-level role helps the care team maintain a structured environment and respond to patient needs with professionalism and calm.

Typical duties include assisting patients with daily activities, observing and documenting behaviors, supporting therapeutic programming, and communicating updates to the multidisciplinary team while