Mental Health Technician - Mental Health Unit

Baptist Healthcare; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Baptist Health is seeking a Mental Health Technician for the Mental Health Unit at BHMC-Little Rock. This part-time night shift role supports patients with basic care, monitoring, and hygiene, while collaborating with family and the health care team to deliver compassionate care.

The MHT helps ensure care is complete and communicates effectively with the patient and team. The ideal candidate will have at least 12 college credits including English Composition with a C or better, a GPA of 2.0+,

Qualifications

• 12 college level credit hours with a C or higher in English Composition and GPA of 2.0+
• Healthcare experience preferred but not required
• Ability to work flexible hours
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to learn and apply new healthcare skills
• Ability to collaborate with the care team

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with basic care and hygiene
• Monitor patient status and communicate changes
• Support the care team with documentation and education

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organization skills

Team collaboration

Patient care

Proactive learning

Education

12 college level credits incl English Composition (C or higher); GPA 2.0+

Job description

Mental Health Technician - Mental Health Unit

Job ID: 65416

BHMC-Little Rock

Nursing Support

Part Time

Job Details

Department: Mental Health Unit

Shift: Night

Working Hours: 1830-0700

Summary:
The Mental Health Technician (MHT) will assist the patient and family with basic patient care, monitoring, hygiene, and to help ensure care is complete. The MHT works as an essential part of the patient care team. As the member who spends most of their time in the presence of the patient, compassion, caring, and excellent human interaction skills are necessary along with excellent communication skills both to and from the patient and family, and to and from the rest of the healthcare team.

Other information:

1. 12 college level credit hours that include a passing grade in English Composition with a C or higher and an overall GPA of 2.0 or greater. (transcripts will be verified upon application)
2. Healthcare experience preferred but not required
3. Service industry experience preferred but not required
4. Willingness to work flexible hours
5. Good organization skills
6. Good verbal and written communication skills
7. Ability to learn and apply new healthcare related skills
8. Ability to communicate effectively and do so consistently
9. Ability to collaborate with the health care team effectively and do so consistently
10. Ability to engage people at the appropriate level for their wellness and cognition
11. Ability to problem solve
12. Ability to be proactive in anticipating the customer’s needs
13. Will provide education that includes: CPR, Skills training, Crucial Conversations, and Hospitality in Healthcare

This job will be authorized 48.00 hours bi-weekly.

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