Mental Health Tech: Crisis Intervention & Safe Care

UofL Health; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

UofL Health in Louisville, KY seeks a dedicated Mental Health Tech to support psychiatric patients in crisis under RN supervision. You will help maintain a safe, therapeutic environment, perform vital signs, assist with daily living activities, and participate in crisis management and documentation.

Qualifications include a High School diploma or GED, CPR certification, and preferred inpatient psychiatry experience. A valid driver’s license is required for transport roles.

Qualifications

• One year inpatient or emergency psychiatry experience preferred.
• CPR certification required (Healthcare Providers).
• Valid driver’s license for transport roles.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain a therapeutic environment for psychiatric patients.
• Identify, manage and stabilize crisis situations.
• Assist with activities of daily living and nursing support under RN supervision.
• Perform vital signs, venipuncture and point‑of‑care testing as needed.
• Assist with patient transport and documentation of care and treatments.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Vital signs monitoring

Phlebotomy

Patient safety

Documentation

Nursing support

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

UofL Health in Louisville, KY seeks a dedicated Mental Health Tech to support psychiatric patients in crisis under RN supervision. You will help maintain a safe, therapeutic environment, perform vital signs, assist with daily living activities, and participate in crisis management and documentation.

Qualifications include a High School diploma or GED, CPR certification, and preferred inpatient psychiatry experience. A valid driver’s license is required for transport roles.