Compassionate Mental Health Technician - 3rd Shift

The Health Care Authority for Baptist Health, An Affiliate of UAB Health System; United States; On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health seeks a Mental Health Technician at Prattville Baptist Hospital to support patient care under the supervision of RNs and charge nurses. The role includes assisting with daily living activities, admissions, discharges, and leading patient groups while orienting new patients to the unit.

Requires a high school diploma; CNA or PCT certification is preferred, BLS is required. Duties involve safety checks, mobility assistance, and adapting to high-stress situations as part of a regular

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent required.
• Nursing Assistant or Patient Care Technician Certification or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care under direction of Charge Nurse or Registered Nurse.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living and admission/discharge procedures.
• Lead or co-facilitate patient groups and orient new patients to unit environment.
• Complete safety/location checks of patients and perform other care tasks as assigned.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Safety procedures

Medical terminology

Education

High school diploma

Nursing Assistant/PCT cert

Job description

Baptist Health seeks a Mental Health Technician at Prattville Baptist Hospital to support patient care under the supervision of RNs and charge nurses. The role includes assisting with daily living activities, admissions, discharges, and leading patient groups while orienting new patients to the unit.

Requires a high school diploma; CNA or PCT certification is preferred, BLS is required. Duties involve safety checks, mobility assistance, and adapting to high-stress situations as part of a regular