Mental Health Tech: Crisis Intervention & Patient Care

UofL Health; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

UofL Health in Louisville, KY is seeking a Mental Health Tech to support psychiatric patients in crisis under RN supervision. The role focuses on maintaining a safe, therapeutic environment, assisting with daily living activities, and supporting clinical care according to physician orders.

Responsibilities include crisis intervention, monitoring vital signs, transporting patients, and documenting care according to hospital policies.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• College coursework in social and health sciences preferred.
• Completion of an EMT/Clinical Assistant/Medical Assistant training program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitors and maintains a safe, therapeutic environment.
• Performs crisis intervention and supports patient care under RN guidance.
• Transports patients and documents care per hospital policies.
• Assists with activities of daily living and basic nursing tasks.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Patient care

Vital signs monitoring

Safety procedures

Education

High School diploma or GED

College coursework in social & health sciences (preferred)

Tools

EMT Training Program

Clinical Assistant training (preferred)

Medical Assistant training (preferred)

Job description

UofL Health in Louisville, KY is seeking a Mental Health Tech to support psychiatric patients in crisis under RN supervision. The role focuses on maintaining a safe, therapeutic environment, assisting with daily living activities, and supporting clinical care according to physician orders.

Responsibilities include crisis intervention, monitoring vital signs, transporting patients, and documenting care according to hospital policies.