Mental Health Tech II, (1E, Adult Detox, 7p-7a Part Time)

UofL Health; Louisville (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

UofL Health is seeking a Mental Health Tech II for a part-time night shift role in Louisville. The position involves providing therapeutic care for psychiatric patients, managing crisis situations, and supporting nursing staff. Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma, relevant coursework, and preferably some experience in psychiatric settings.

Qualifications

• One year of inpatient or emergency psychiatric experience preferred.
• Completion of recognized Clinical Assistant, Medical Assistant, or EMT training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain the therapeutic environment.
• Manage and stabilize crisis situations.
• Perform vital signs, oxygen saturation, phlebotomy, and point-of-care testing.

Skills

Crisis Intervention

Behavioral Management

Patient Monitoring

Education

High School diploma or GED

Coursework in social and health sciences

Job description

Mental Health Tech II, (1E, Adult Detox, 7p-7a Part Time)

We are hiring a Mental Health Tech II at Peace - Louisville, located at 2020 Newburg Rd., Louisville, KY 40205. This is a part-time night shift position (7 PM - 7 AM).

Job Overview: UofL Health, a comprehensive regional academic health system, is seeking a Mental Health Tech II to assist in providing safe, therapeutic care for psychiatric patients in crisis under RN supervision. Responsibilities include maintaining a therapeutic environment, behavioral management, crisis intervention, specimen collection, activities of daily living, and supporting patient treatment plans.

Essential Functions:

• Monitor and maintain the therapeutic environment
• Manage and stabilize crisis situations
• Transport patients and accompany them during tests and discharge
• Assist with physical exams, safety searches, transfers, discharges, and document use of seclusion/restraints
• Perform vital signs, oxygen saturation, phlebotomy, and point-of-care testing
• Support nursing staff and perform basic nursing activities such as ADLs and patient monitoring
• Complete admission and discharge procedures and assist with environmental organization
• Provide staffing support to other psychiatric units as needed

Shift Details: 8 or 12-hour shifts, 3-5 shifts per week. Overtime infrequently required.

Additional Duties: Clerical tasks, emergency procedures, safety protocols, participating in quality improvement, ensuring compliance with policies and HIPAA, and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED (required)
• Preferred coursework in social and health sciences
• One year of inpatient or emergency psychiatric experience (preferred)
• Completion of recognized Clinical Assistant, Medical Assistant, or EMT training (preferred)
• Nursing students who completed Fundamentals of Nursing (preferred)

Licenses and Certifications:

• Valid driver’s license for transport roles
• CPR certification from the American Heart Association
• Organizational crisis intervention certification

Employment Details: Entry level, part-time position within the healthcare industry.