Mental Health Technician-Adults

UofL Hospital; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established academic health system is seeking dedicated Mental Health Technicians to provide compassionate care to psychiatric patients. This role involves monitoring therapeutic environments, assisting in crisis management, and collaborating with healthcare teams to ensure patient safety and comfort. With a commitment to patient-centered care, this position offers opportunities for professional growth and development within a supportive environment. Join a team that values innovation and compassion in transforming the health of the communities served.

Benefits

Competitive pay & benefits options

Paid vacation, sick days, and holidays

Free tuition for Child/Spouse/Domestic Partner

401K with employer match

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; college coursework preferred.
• 1 year of inpatient or emergency psychiatry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain a safe therapeutic environment for patients.
• Assist with crisis management and patient transport during tests.
• Perform vital signs and support other healthcare team members.

Skills

Therapeutic Communication

Crisis Intervention

Patient Monitoring

Phlebotomy

Team Collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

College Coursework in Social and Health Sciences

Tools

EKG Equipment

Vital Signs Monitoring Equipment

Job description

We are Hiring at UofL Peace Hospital

Location: 2020 Newburg Road Louisville, KY 40205

Shifts Available: Full Time/Part Time Days and Nights. PRN.

About Us

UofL Health is a fully integrated regional academic health system with seven hospitals, four medical centers, nearly 200 physician practice locations, more than 700 providers, the Frazier Rehabilitation Institute, and the Brown Cancer Center.

With more than 12,000 team members—including physicians, surgeons, nurses, pharmacists, and other highly skilled healthcare professionals—UofL Health is committed to delivering patient-centered care to every patient, every day.

Our Mission

As an academic health care system, we aim to transform the health of the communities we serve through compassionate, innovative, and patient-centered care.

• Competitive pay & benefits options
• Paid vacation, sick days, and holidays
• Free tuition to UofL for part- and full-time employees for Child/Spouse/Domestic Partner
• 401K with employer match

The Mental Health Tech (MHT) participates in delivering patient care to psychiatric patients in crisis under RN supervision. Responsibilities include providing, monitoring, and maintaining a safe, therapeutic environment, specimen collection, activities of daily living, behavioral management, crisis intervention, and implementing patient treatment as per physician orders, RN directives, policies, and standards of care. The MHT offers clinical support in a caring, safe, and efficient manner, collaborating with patients and families as appropriate.

Responsibilities

Job Summary

• Monitor and maintain the therapeutic environment • Participate in crisis management and stabilization • Transport patients, stay with them during tests, and accompany them to discharge • Assist with physical examinations, safety searches, transferring, discharging, and documenting seclusion/restraint use • Perform vital signs, oxygen saturation monitoring, phlebotomy, and point-of-care testing • Support other healthcare team members and perform delegated nursing activities • Obtain and maintain crisis intervention certification as required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: • Assist with EKGs, Phlebotomy, Glucose Monitoring, and Vital Signs as trained • Use therapeutic communication techniques • Communicate effectively under stress or emergency • Establish and maintain effective relationships • Work well in a team, lead, mentor, and respond professionally in emotionally charged situations • Provide excellent customer service and build trust through effective communication

Qualifications

Education: • High School diploma or GED (required) • College coursework in social and health sciences (preferred)

Experience: • At least 1 year of inpatient or emergency psychiatry or related experience (preferred) • Completion of recognized Clinical Assistant, Medical Assistant, or EMT training (preferred) • Nursing students who completed Fundamentals of Nursing (preferred)

Licensure: • Valid driver’s license for Transport roles (required)

Certification: • CPR certification from the American Heart Association for Healthcare Providers (required)

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About the company

Academic hospital located in Louisville metro area. #PowerofU