Mental Health Technician - MHT PRN weekends day or nights

Apollo Behavioral Health Hospital; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Life Insurance

Competitive Salary

Paid Time Off

Profit-sharing plan

Holiday pay

Profit-sharing

Job summary

A leading healthcare facility in Baton Rouge is seeking a Part-Time Mental Health Technician to engage directly with patients and assist in their care. This position involves documenting patients' behaviors, supporting nurses, and maintaining a safe environment. Ideal candidates will communicate effectively, demonstrate empathy, and be able to work under supervision. This dynamic role offers a flexible schedule along with various benefits, allowing you to make a meaningful impact in mental health care.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions accurately.
• Strong communication skills to foster rapport with patients and the healthcare team.
• Must stand for long periods and assist with patient mobility.
• Respect for the dignity and worth of each person and a high sense of personal integrity.

Responsibilities

• Document observed behaviors, vital signs, and significant occurrences.
• Assist nurses with patient care tasks and support therapeutic interventions.
• Coordinate lunch service and maintain kitchen cleanliness.
• Attend to patients' daily living activities and supervise facility cleanliness to ensure safety.

Skills

Ability to work under close supervision

Effective communication

Good physical and mental health

Empathetic attitude

Respect for dignity and worth of individuals

High sense of personal integrity

Job description

Join Apollo Behavioral Health Hospital as a Part-Time Mental Health Technician (MHT) and make a meaningful impact in the lives of those we serve. Located in Baton Rouge, LA 70816, this onsite role allows you to engage directly with patients, fostering an environment of support and care. Your experience in mental health will be valuable as you work with a dedicated team committed to excellence and integrity.

We thrive in a culture of high performance and forward thinking, where your skills will contribute to innovative approaches in mental health care. This position is ideal for those passionate about enhancing patient lives while collaborating with professionals who value problem-solving and a humble approach. You can get great benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life Insurance, Competitive Salary, Paid Time Off, Apollo Behavioral Health Hospital provides a competitive salary, a good work environment, and good benefits package that includes holiday pay, PTO, health, dental, vision, Life Insurance 401(k) plan, and and profit-sharing plan.. Embrace this exciting opportunity to advance your career in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Your role as a Mental Health Technician - MHT PRN weekends day or nights

As a Part-Time Mental Health Technician (MHT) at Apollo Behavioral Health Hospital, you will play an essential role in our outpatient programs, demonstrating exceptional teamwork by performing routine and assigned tasks with diligence. Your responsibilities will include documenting patients' observed behaviors, vital signs, and any significant occurrences, ensuring accurate and thorough records for nursing staff. You will assist nurses with patient care tasks and support therapeutic interventions as directed by the activity director.

Flexibility is key, as you may need to adjust your schedule to provide necessary coverage. Additionally, you will help coordinate lunch service by distributing meals, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, and attending to patients' needs during mealtime. Your compassionate care will extend to daily living activities, such as bathing, feeding, and diaper changes, while also overseeing the facility's cleanliness, thus contributing to a safe and supportive environment.

What we're looking for in a Mental Health Technician - MHT PRN weekends day or nights

To thrive as a Part-Time Mental Health Technician (MHT) at Apollo Behavioral Health Hospital, several key skills are essential for success in this role. First and foremost, the ability to work under close supervision amidst distractions and demanding patients is crucial. You will need to follow both verbal and written instructions accurately, ensuring that patient care is delivered effectively. Strong communication skills are imperative, as they foster rapport with patients and the healthcare team. A warm, empathetic attitude reflects your commitment to respecting the dignity and worth of each individual.

Maintaining good physical and mental health is vital, given the demands of the job, including standing for long periods and assisting with patient mobility. A high sense of personal integrity will guide your actions, ensuring that each patient receives the compassionate care they deserve. These attributes collectively contribute to a supportive and high-performing healthcare environment.

Knowledge and skills required for the position are:

• Ability to work under close supervision with distractions/demanding patients and follow verbal and written instructions
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Good physical and mental health as evidenced by warm empathic attitude
• Respect for the dignity
• worth
• and potentiality of each person and a high sense of personal integrity
• Must be able to stand on feet for long intervals and ability to life a patient in order to provide care according to the essential job function

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So, what do you think? If you can meet these requirements and perform this job as described above, we would be happy to have you as part of our team!