Mental Health Tech Nights PRN Nights

Baptist Healthcare System; Kentucky; On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Baptist Health LaGrange is expanding its brand-new 11-bed inpatient behavioral health unit, seeking a Mental Health Tech for night shift (7p–7a). This PRN role supports adults 18+ in a safe, structured environment, working with an interdisciplinary team including RNs, social workers, recreational therapist, and psychiatrist.

You will assist with routine patient care, take vitals, document I&O, complete safety rounds, maintain patient rooms, respond to requests, and advocate for patients.

Qualifications

• Previous behavioral health experience is preferred but not required.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• BLS certification (or ability to obtain) is required.
• Positive and compassionate approach to helping the community.

Responsibilities

• Assists with routine patient care as delegated by nursing staff
• Assists in obtaining patient histories, takes vital signs, I & O and documents
• Complete safety rounds for patients and unit as delegated/assigned
• Maintains clean and tidy patient room/environment
• Responds to requests for service and assistance in a positive manner
• Advocate for patient

Skills

Behavioral health experience

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

BLS certification

Job description

Inpatient Behavioral Health. Mental Health Tech. Night shift, 7p-7a. Some weekends and holidays required. Job Description: Mental Health Tech Behavioral Health 7p-7a PRN

Where You'll Be:

Baptist Health LaGrange is adding a brand new 11-bed inpatient behavioral health unit. Our focus will be providing care for adults 18 and older who require hospitalization for behavioral health needs in a safe and structured environment. The unit utilizes an interdisciplinary team approach to provide care for patients. Team is made up of registered nurses, mental health technicians, social workers, recreational therapist, and psychiatrist.

What You'll Do:

• Assists with routine patient care as delegated by nursing staff
• Assists in obtaining patient histories, takes vital signs, I & O and documents
• Complete safety rounds for patients and unit as delegated/assigned
• Maintains clean and tidy patient room/environment
• Responds to requests for service and assistance in a positive manner
• Advocate for patient

Why You're a Great Fit:

• You have had previous experience in behavioral health (not required)
• You have a High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
• You have or will obtain BLS certification
• You are positive and passionate about helping those in our community

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.