Mental Health Tech: Crisis Care & Patient Support

UofL Health, Inc.; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

UofL Health, Inc. is seeking a Mental Health Tech at Peace Hospital in Louisville to support psychiatric patients in crisis under RN supervision. The role emphasizes a safe, therapeutic environment, daily living activities, and collaboration with the care team.

Responsibilities include monitoring patients, crisis intervention, assisting with exams and transportation, and documentation of care in accordance with policies. Prior experience in psychiatry and CPR certification are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• College coursework in social or health sciences preferred.
• Completion of a recognized Clinical Assistant, Medical Assistant or EMT training program preferred.
• Nursing students who have completed Fundamentals of Nursing School preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitors and maintains the therapeutic environment.
• Participates in identification, management, and stabilization of crisis situations.
• Transports patients and remains with them for the duration of any tests performed.
• Accompanies patients and waits with them during discharge transportation.
• Assists with physical examination, safety and contraband searches, transfers and discharges; assists with seclusion/restraint documentation.
• Performs vital signs and oxygen saturation monitoring, phlebotomy and point-of-care testing as needed.
• Supports other nursing care team members and disciplines.
• Performs delegated basic nursing skills and activities of daily living per unit standards.
• Cross-trains and provides staffing support to alternate psychiatric units.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Vital signs monitoring

Phlebotomy

Safety procedures

Nursing support

Education

High School diploma or GED

College coursework in social/health sciences

EMT/Clinical Assistant/Medical Assistant training

Job description

UofL Health, Inc. is seeking a Mental Health Tech at Peace Hospital in Louisville to support psychiatric patients in crisis under RN supervision. The role emphasizes a safe, therapeutic environment, daily living activities, and collaboration with the care team.

Responsibilities include monitoring patients, crisis intervention, assisting with exams and transportation, and documentation of care in accordance with policies. Prior experience in psychiatry and CPR certification are preferred.