Mental Health Tech II, 3N, PRN

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Louisville is seeking a Mental Health Technician II to deliver essential nursing care and support to patients. This part-time position involves monitoring patient status, assisting with daily activities, and providing psycho-education. Ideal candidates will have a background in social services and experience in direct patient care. Join a dedicated team focused on improving mental health outcomes in the community.

Qualifications

• 2 years of social service experience with 1 year in direct patient care.
• 60+ college credits in social services plus 1 year of direct patient care.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring patient status and reporting concerns promptly.
• Delivering skilled patient care and leading psycho-educational groups.

Skills

Monitoring

Behavior Management

Psycho-education

Coping Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s Degree in a social services field

Job description

We are hiring for the position of Mental Health Tech II, 3N, PRN at Peace - Louisville. The primary location is at 2020 Newburg Rd., Louisville, KY 40205.

Job Summary: The Mental Health Technician II provides delegated components of nursing care to patients, including monitoring, specimen collection, psycho-education, assistance with activities of daily living, and behavior management, following physician orders and established policies and procedures. Care is based on defined standards of patient care and practice.

Essential Functions include:

1. Monitoring patient status through vital signs, weight logs, intake and output, dietary intake, rounds sheets, behavioral logs, and admission checklists, and reporting patient concerns promptly.
2. Providing verbal and written updates to nursing staff to prioritize patient needs and care.
3. Delivering skilled patient care such as orientation, transportation, de-escalation, teaching coping skills, specimen collection, assisting with daily activities, and responding to emergencies.
4. Evaluating patient and family responses to interventions and reporting changes in condition.
5. Leading psycho-educational groups and care activities aligned with Personal Intervention Plans on the unit.

Shift Requirements: 8 or 12-hour shifts, 3-5 shifts per week, with infrequent overtime.

Other Functions: Maintaining professional development, complying with policies and HIPAA, and performing additional duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications: Candidates must meet one of the following:

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent plus 2 years of social service experience (1 year in direct patient care),
• 60+ college credits in a social services field plus 1 year of direct patient care,
• Bachelor’s Degree in a social services field (preferred but not required) with experience.

Additional Details: Entry level, part-time position in the healthcare industry, focusing on mental health services.