Mental Health Care Technician – Direct Patient Support

Huntsville Hospital; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Huntsville Hospital is seeking a Psychiatric Tech to work in partnership with the RN, providing direct care to patients from adolescents to the elderly. The role offers basic comfort measures and contributes to the plan of care by collecting data and performing RN-directed interventions.

The position emphasizes compassionate patient support, accurate observation, and collaboration with the care team to maintain a safe and supportive environment.

Qualifications

• HS/GED or equivalent required.
• Experience in psychiatric settings or psychology background preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to patients from adolescents to elderly, with basic comfort measures.
• Collect data for the plan of care and carry out RN-directed interventions.

Skills

Direct patient care

Education

HS/GED

Job description

Huntsville Hospital is seeking a Psychiatric Tech to work in partnership with the RN, providing direct care to patients from adolescents to the elderly. The role offers basic comfort measures and contributes to the plan of care by collecting data and performing RN-directed interventions.

The position emphasizes compassionate patient support, accurate observation, and collaboration with the care team to maintain a safe and supportive environment.