Mental Health Tech: Crisis Intervention & Patient Care

University Medical Center, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

University Medical Center, Inc. in Louisville, KY, is seeking a Mental Health Tech to support psychiatric patients under RN supervision.

The role focuses on maintaining a safe, therapeutic environment and assisting with daily living activities. Responsibilities include crisis intervention, monitoring vital signs, phlebotomy and point-of-care testing, transporting patients, and collaboration with the nursing team to ensure quality patient care.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; college coursework preferred.
• CPR certification (American Heart Association) required.
• One year of inpatient or emergency psychiatry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain the therapeutic environment.
• Assist in crisis management and stabilization.
• Transport patients and accompany for tests.
• Perform vital signs, phlebotomy and point-of-care testing.
• Support nursing team and assist with activities of daily living.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Vital signs monitoring

Patient safety protocols

HIPAA compliance

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma or GED

College coursework in social/health sciences

Tools

Phlebotomy equipment

Point-of-care testing tools

Job description

University Medical Center, Inc. in Louisville, KY, is seeking a Mental Health Tech to support psychiatric patients under RN supervision.

The role focuses on maintaining a safe, therapeutic environment and assisting with daily living activities. Responsibilities include crisis intervention, monitoring vital signs, phlebotomy and point-of-care testing, transporting patients, and collaboration with the nursing team to ensure quality patient care.