Geriatric Mental Health Tech – Inpatient Care (FT/PRN)

Freedom Behavioral; West Monroe (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k

Life and Disability

Job summary

Freedom Behavioral Monroe is seeking Full-Time/PRN Mental Health Technicians (MHT) and CNAs with experience in psychiatric care to join our hospital. The 82-bed acute care facility provides specialized mental and behavioral health services for the geriatric population, with inpatient and outpatient options.

As a valued team member you will obtain, record, and communicate essential clinical information, and provide clinical services within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in geriatric psychiatric settings preferred.
• CNA certification preferred.
• Resumes with work history required.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the physical, psychological, emotional, and well-being of each person served.
• Assist with ADLs, meals, patient hygiene, room cleanliness, and other patient care activities as assigned.
• Monitor therapy groups under supervision of licensed staff.
• Document data relative to patient records.
• Perform routine patient care under direction of a licensed nurse.
• Launder patient clothing and clean equipment.
• Promote patient safety and infection control.

Skills

Geriatric care

CNA certification

Psychiatric care

Job description

Freedom Behavioral Monroe is seeking Full-Time/PRN Mental Health Technicians (MHT) and CNAs with experience in psychiatric care to join our hospital. The 82-bed acute care facility provides specialized mental and behavioral health services for the geriatric population, with inpatient and outpatient options.

As a valued team member you will obtain, record, and communicate essential clinical information, and provide clinical services within a multidisciplinary team.