Inpatient Mental Health Tech — Night Shift 7p-7a

Baptist Healthcare System; Kentucky; On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Baptist Health LaGrange is expanding its brand-new 11-bed inpatient behavioral health unit, seeking a Mental Health Tech for night shift (7p–7a). This PRN role supports adults 18+ in a safe, structured environment, working with an interdisciplinary team including RNs, social workers, recreational therapist, and psychiatrist.

You will assist with routine patient care, take vitals, document I&O, complete safety rounds, maintain patient rooms, respond to requests, and advocate for patients.

Qualifications

• Previous behavioral health experience is preferred but not required.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• BLS certification (or ability to obtain) is required.
• Positive and compassionate approach to helping the community.

Responsibilities

• Assists with routine patient care as delegated by nursing staff
• Assists in obtaining patient histories, takes vital signs, I & O and documents
• Complete safety rounds for patients and unit as delegated/assigned
• Maintains clean and tidy patient room/environment
• Responds to requests for service and assistance in a positive manner
• Advocate for patient

Skills

Behavioral health experience

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

BLS certification

Job description

Baptist Health LaGrange is expanding its brand-new 11-bed inpatient behavioral health unit, seeking a Mental Health Tech for night shift (7p–7a). This PRN role supports adults 18+ in a safe, structured environment, working with an interdisciplinary team including RNs, social workers, recreational therapist, and psychiatrist.

You will assist with routine patient care, take vitals, document I&O, complete safety rounds, maintain patient rooms, respond to requests, and advocate for patients.