Inpatient Mental Health Tech — Crisis Care & Support

UofL Health; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

UofL Health is hiring a Mental Health Tech to assist psychiatric patients in crisis under RN supervision. The role focuses on maintaining a safe, therapeutic environment and supporting routine patient care, daily living activities, and crisis stabilization.

Responsibilities include monitoring vital signs, assisting with transports, documentation, and collaboration with nursing and other care teams. Education includes a high school diploma or GED, CPR certification, and crisis intervention

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED/ equivalent is required.
• One year of inpatient or emergency psychiatry or related experience is preferred.
• CPR certification is required and crisis intervention training must be obtained as determined by the facility.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain a safe, therapeutic environment for psychiatric patients.
• Assist with patient care tasks and daily living activities under RN supervision.
• Assist with crisis intervention, safety monitoring, and documentation of patient care per physician orders.

Skills

Crisis management

Patient care

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma or GED/ equivalent

Job description

UofL Health is hiring a Mental Health Tech to assist psychiatric patients in crisis under RN supervision. The role focuses on maintaining a safe, therapeutic environment and supporting routine patient care, daily living activities, and crisis stabilization.

Responsibilities include monitoring vital signs, assisting with transports, documentation, and collaboration with nursing and other care teams. Education includes a high school diploma or GED, CPR certification, and crisis intervention