Mental Health Technician

Baptist Health - Central Alabama; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health - Central Alabama is seeking a Mental Health Technician to provide vital patient care at the Prattville Baptist Hospital. This role requires assisting patients with daily activities, ensuring safety, and facilitating therapeutic groups, under nursing supervision.

The ideal candidate is a High School graduate with a CNA or PCT certification, possessing strong communication skills and an ability to handle stressful situations. The position offers full-time hours on the third shift.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent required.
• CNA or PCT certification preferred; BLS required.
• Knowledge of body mechanics and medical terminology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care under the direction of nursing staff.
• Assist patients with daily living activities.
• Facilitate patient groups and conduct safety checks.

Skills

Stable physical and mental health

Professional communication

Ability to cope with stress

Medical terminology knowledge

Customer complaint resolution

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Nursing Assistant or Patient Care Technician Certification

Job description

Baptist Health is the largest healthcare system serving central Alabama, providing comprehensive hospital‑based and outpatient services to nearly 60% of the residents in Montgomery, Autauga and Elmore counties.

Summary

The Mental Health Technician shall provide patient care at the direction of the Charge Nurse or Registered Nurse. The Technician shall assist patients with activities of daily living, admission and discharge procedures, lead or serve as co‑facilitator for patient groups, orient new patients to the unit environment, and perform safety/location checks of all patients. The Technician may have additional duties assigned that are in scope of the role.

Education / Experience

High School graduate or equivalent required. Nursing Assistant or Patient Care Technician Certification or equivalent experience.

License / Certification

CNA or PCT certification preferred, BLS required. Additional certifications (Secure, etc.) may be required depending on area assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Requires stable physical and mental health
• Communicates professionally, both verbally and in writing
• Frequently copes with stressful/rapidly changing situations
• Knowledge of body mechanics and basic safety, principles of physical care and comfort
• Medical terminology training preferred
• Ability to resolve customer complaints and concerns

Work Conditions & Physical Requirements

• Requires sitting for 20% of the workday and mobility for 80% of the workday
• Occasional stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching
• Frequent reaching, use of hands and repetitive action
• Requires occasional lifting or carrying up to 50 pounds, pushing or pulling up to 150 pounds
• Continuous need for speaking with clear diction and hearing sensitivity in conversation either by phone or in person
• Continuous visual acuity at close and distant range
• Indoor work protected from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes; minimal noise levels
• Much exposure to computer work
• Occasional exposure to risk of electrical shock
• Some exposure to infectious disease while performing job‑related tasks
• Some exposure to hazardous chemicals; occasional exposure to radiation

Primary Location

Prattville Baptist Hospital

Job

Mental Health Technician

Job Type

Regular – Full time

Shift

Third Shift (United States of America)