Mental Health Tech: Crisis Care & Patient Support

UofL Health; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

UofL Health in Louisville, KY is seeking a Mental Health Tech to support psychiatric patients in crisis under RN supervision. You will help provide a safe, therapeutic environment and assist with daily living activities, transport, and basic nursing tasks.

This role focuses on crisis management, patient observation, and collaboration with families to ensure compassionate, patient-centered care in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• CPR certification required.
• EMT training or related healthcare program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitors and maintains a therapeutic environment for psychiatric patients.
• Assists with daily living activities and patient transport.
• Performs vital signs, phlebotomy and basic nursing tasks under RN supervision.
• Provides crisis intervention and collaborates with care team to ensure safety.
• Documentation compliant with hospital policies and procedures.

Skills

Empathy

Crisis intervention

Vital signs

Phlebotomy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CPR Certification

EMT Training Preferred

Job description

UofL Health in Louisville, KY is seeking a Mental Health Tech to support psychiatric patients in crisis under RN supervision. You will help provide a safe, therapeutic environment and assist with daily living activities, transport, and basic nursing tasks.

This role focuses on crisis management, patient observation, and collaboration with families to ensure compassionate, patient-centered care in a fast-paced hospital setting.