Mental Health Technician - Mental Health Unit

Veterans in Healthcare; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Baptist Health in Little Rock is seeking a Mental Health Technician for the Mental Health Unit on the night shift. The role supports patients and families with basic care, monitors safety, and assists with hygiene while collaborating closely with the health care team.

The position emphasizes compassionate, patient-centered care, with training opportunities in CPR and related skills. Flexible hours, strong communication, and teamwork are essential to provide high-quality care in a dynamic

Qualifications

• 12 college level credit hours including English Composition with a C or higher and GPA 2.0+ (transcripts verified)
• Healthcare experience preferred but not required
• Service industry experience preferred but not required
• Willingness to work flexible hours
• Good organization skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to learn and apply new healthcare related skills
• Ability to communicate effectively and consistently
• Ability to collaborate with the health care team effectively
• Ability to engage people at appropriate level for wellness and cognition
• Ability to problem solve
• Ability to be proactive in anticipating the customer’s needs
• Will provide education that includes CPR, skills training, Crucial Conversations, and Hospitality in Healthcare

Responsibilities

• Assist patient and family with basic patient care, monitoring and hygiene
• Serve as essential part of the patient care team with strong communication
• Energize compassionate, patient-centered care and support care goals
• Provide education and participate in training such as CPR and hospitality in healthcare

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organization

Learning healthcare skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Flexibility

Customer service

Education

12 college credits incl English Composition

Job description

Mental Health Technician - Mental Health Unit

Job ID: 65416

BHMC-Little Rock

Part Time

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

• 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)
• Healthcare experience preferred but not required
• Service industry experience preferred but not required
• Willingness to work flexible hours
• Good organization skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to learn and apply new healthcare related skills
• Ability to communicate effectively and do so consistently
• Ability to collaborate with the health care team effectively and do so consistently
• Ability to engage people at the appropriate level for their wellness and cognition
• Ability to problem solve
• Ability to be proactive in anticipating the customer’s needs
• 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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