MENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN NEEDED ALT WEEKENDS FROM 2P-10P

Apollo Behavioral Health Hospital; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Mental Health Technician for evening shifts. The role involves assisting with patient care, documenting behavior, and ensuring a clean facility. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and a compassionate attitude. Certification in CPR and CPI is required, along with a high school diploma. This position offers a competitive salary and various benefits.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Profit-sharing plan

Holidays

PTO

Qualifications

• At least one year mental health experience preferred.
• Must have CPR certification.
• Maintain CPI certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care tasks and therapeutic interventions.
• Document patient's observed behavior and vital signs.
• Provide care and assist patients in daily living activities.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Integrity

Education

High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Job description

MENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN NEEDED

FOR 2P - 10P for alternate weekends

Job Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates teamwork by carrying out routine and assigned task with the outpatient programs
• Documents patient's observed behavior, vital signs, significant occurrences, departure from hospital, and observation findings of patients as requested by nurse
• Assist nurse with patient care tasks and the nurse or activity director with therapeutic interventions
• Flexible with work schedule when necessary to provide coverage
• Assists with coordination of distributing lunches, cleaning the kitchen after lunch and attending to the patients' needs during lunch
• Provide care and assist patients in daily living activities including but not limited to diaper change, cleaning, bathing and feeding
• Oversees the cleanliness of the facility

Skills Needed:

• 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

Education/Experience/License required:

• At least One year mental health experience preferred but not required
• Must have CPR certification
• Maintain CPI certification
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent

To apply, please visit https://apollobhh.isolvedhire.com or visit the careers page on our website www.apollo-bhh.com

Apollo Behavioral Health Hospital provides a competitive salary; Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance; Other optional employer-provided benefits (i.e., Critical Illness); 401(k) retirement plan and profit-sharing plan; Holidays, PTO and a sensitivity towards Employee Work