Mental Health Tech (MHT)

Minden Medical Center; Minden (LA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision

401(k) plan

HSA / FSA

Paid time off

Job summary

Minden Medical Center in Louisiana is seeking a Mental Health Tech for the 7PM–7AM shift to join our nursing team and support quality patient care on the unit. The role involves direct patient care, ADL assistance, observation of patient status, collaboration with licensed staff, and documentation, with emphasis on safety and therapeutic environment.

This full-time position includes benefits and a competitive salary, with rotating weekends, and opportunities to contribute to group activities and

Qualifications

• Certified Nursing Assistant certification preferred.
• Experience with psychiatric and/or geriatric patients preferred.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and assist with activities of daily living.
• Support group activities and coordinate with nursing staff.
• Observe patient status and report behavioral, emotional, or psychiatric changes to licensed staff.
• Assist with nutrition needs and maintain unit documentation.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

De-escalation

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Job description

MENTAL HEALTH TECH -7PM-&7AM

As a Mental Health Tech (MHT), you'll work alongside the nursing team to support quality patient care on the unit. This role exists to help meet day-to-day patient needs while maintaining a safe, therapeutic environment.

Key responsibilities include providing direct care and assisting with activities of daily living; supporting group activities as directed; observing patient status and the physical environment and promptly communicating behavioral, emotional, or psychiatric changes to licensed staff; helping with nutrition needs in coordination with nurses; using therapeutic communication and de-escalation techniques when needed; and completing basic clerical tasks as indicated.

Required qualifications/skills

• Certified Nurses Aide preferred
• Effective communication, interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Previous work experience with psychiatric and/or geriatric patients preferred

Your Benefits

• This full-time position includes Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, plus Life Insurance.
• You'll also have access to a 401(k), Health Savings Account (HSA), and Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Paid Time Off is provided, along with a Competitive Salary.

Your Shift

You’ll work onsite from 7PM-7AM with rotating weekends, starting with a quick handoff and unit check-in to understand priorities for the night. Throughout the shift, you’ll stay visible and engaged on the unit, balancing patient interaction with steady documentation and communication. You’ll coordinate closely with the nursing staff as the pace changes-calm periods, admissions, and moments that require extra support. By morning, you’ll help prepare for shift change with a clear update so the next team can pick up seamlessly.

Background & Drug Screen Required