Mental Health Tech: Crisis Care & Support

UofL Health; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

UofL Health in Louisville seeks a Mental Health Tech (MHT) to assist in delivering compassionate care to psychiatric patients in crisis under RN supervision. Duties include monitoring, safety, phlebotomy, vital signs, and assisting with activities of daily living.

The role emphasizes crisis intervention, documentation, teamwork with nurses and other disciplines, and ensuring a safe therapeutic environment in accordance with hospital policies.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 1 year of inpatient or emergency psychiatry or related experience preferred.
• Completion of a Clinical Assistant, Medical Assistant or EMT training program preferred.
• CPR for Healthcare Providers certification required.
• Must obtain organizational crisis intervention training as determined by the facility.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain the therapeutic environment.
• Identify, manage, and stabilize crisis situations.
• Transport patients and accompany them during tests or discharge.
• Assist with examinations, safety checks, and documentation of seclusion/restraint as needed.
• Perform basic nursing tasks and ADLs under RN supervision; support patient condition monitoring.

Skills

Crisis Intervention

Vital Signs

Phlebotomy

Patient Care

Safety & Compliance

Documentation

Collaboration

Transport

Education

High School Diploma

College Coursework in Social/Health Sciences

Clinical Assistant/MA/EMT Training

Nursing Fundamentals (Students)

Job description

UofL Health in Louisville seeks a Mental Health Tech (MHT) to assist in delivering compassionate care to psychiatric patients in crisis under RN supervision. Duties include monitoring, safety, phlebotomy, vital signs, and assisting with activities of daily living.

The role emphasizes crisis intervention, documentation, teamwork with nurses and other disciplines, and ensuring a safe therapeutic environment in accordance with hospital policies.