Inpatient Mental Health Tech: Crisis Response

UofL Health; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

UofL Health is seeking a Mental Health Tech to support psychiatric patients in crisis under RN supervision. The role emphasizes creating a safe, therapeutic environment, assisting with daily living, monitoring, and participating in crisis interventions as ordered by physicians.

Responsibilities include monitoring vital signs, assisting with admissions and discharges, transporting patients, and collaborating with the nursing team to implement treatment plans.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; college coursework preferred.
• Completion of a recognized Clinical Assistant, Medical Assistant or EMT training preferred.
• CPR certification for Healthcare Providers required; crisis intervention training required by facility.

Responsibilities

• Monitors and maintains the therapeutic environment.
• Identifies, manages, and stabilizes crisis situations.
• Transports patients and accompanies them for tests and discharge transportation.
• Assists with basic nursing tasks and documentation per policy.
• Performs vital signs, phlebotomy and point-of-care testing as needed.
• Collaborates with nursing and other disciplines in care delivery.
• Participates in performance improvement and safety activities.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Vital signs

Patient care

Safety procedures

Education

High School diploma or GED

College coursework in social/health sciences

Job description

UofL Health is seeking a Mental Health Tech to support psychiatric patients in crisis under RN supervision. The role emphasizes creating a safe, therapeutic environment, assisting with daily living, monitoring, and participating in crisis interventions as ordered by physicians.

Responsibilities include monitoring vital signs, assisting with admissions and discharges, transporting patients, and collaborating with the nursing team to implement treatment plans.