Mental Health Tech (MHT)

mindenmedicalcenter; Minden (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

401(k), HSA, and FSA

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Minden Medical Center in Louisiana is seeking a Mental Health Tech for the 7 PM–7 AM shift. You will work with the nursing team to provide direct patient care, assist with activities of daily living, observe patient status, and support nutrition needs in coordination with nurses.

The role emphasizes therapeutic communication, de-escalation techniques, and keeping clear documentation, with rotating weekends and on-site work.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and assist with activities of daily living.
• Support group activities as directed.
• Observe patient status and environmental changes; communicate to licensed staff.
• Help with nutrition needs in coordination with nurses.
• Use therapeutic communication and de-escalation techniques when needed.
• Complete basic clerical tasks as indicated.

Skills

CNA preferred

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Psychiatric/geriatric care experience

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

• 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