Mental Health Technician – Compassionate Patient Care & Support

Pennsylvania Psychological Association; Houma (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health seeks a nursing assistant to provide essential patient care, assist with ADLs, and support therapeutic activities. You will collaborate with the care team and adhere to safety standards, privacy, and unit protocols. A CNA is preferred, with BLS and CPI requirements to be met within the first month.

Flexibility in scheduling (including weekends and holidays) is expected as part of patient coverage in this healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; CNA preferred.
• American Heart Association BLS required; CPI training within first month.
• Ability to perform ADLs and adapt care to patient needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic nursing care and assist with activities of daily living.
• Participate in therapeutic milieu activities under clinical guidance.
• Contribute to quality care improvements and unit standards.
• Comply with JCAHO Patient Safety Goals and safety protocols.
• Adapt communication and procedures to individual patients and contexts.

Skills

ADL assistance

Therapeutic milieu

Team collaboration

JCAHO compliance

Flexible scheduling

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

Ochsner Health seeks a nursing assistant to provide essential patient care, assist with ADLs, and support therapeutic activities. You will collaborate with the care team and adhere to safety standards, privacy, and unit protocols. A CNA is preferred, with BLS and CPI requirements to be met within the first month.

Flexibility in scheduling (including weekends and holidays) is expected as part of patient coverage in this healthcare setting.