MENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN NEEDED FOR ALTERNATE WEEKEND NIGHTS

Apollo Behavioral Health Hospital; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Apollo Behavioral Health Hospital in Baton Rouge, LA is seeking a part-time Mental Health Technician to support weekend night shifts (Sat/Sun 7pm-7am). You will assist nursing staff, document observations, and help with therapeutic activities while maintaining safety and a respectful environment.

The role requires a HS diploma, CPR and CPI certification, and good communication. Prior mental health experience is preferred, and you should be able to stand for long periods and assist with patient

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required.
• CPR certification; ability to maintain CPI certification.
• 1+ year mental health experience preferred.
• Clear written/verbal communication; ability to follow instructions under close supervision.
• Empathic, professional demeanor with strong personal integrity.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift patients per essential functions.

Responsibilities

• Support outpatient program tasks and document patient observations (behavior, vital signs, significant events).
• Assist nursing staff with patient care and therapeutic interventions.
• Maintain facility cleanliness and assist with meal coordination and patient needs.

Skills

CPR certification

CPI certification

1+ year mental health experience

Clear written/verbal communication

Empathic, professional demeanor

Ability to stand for extended periods

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Position Summary

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 profit-sharing plan. We are hiring a part-time Mental Health Technician for alternate weekend nights (Sat/Sun 7p-7a) in Baton Rouge, LA 70816 to support safe, respectful patient care and unit operations.

Key responsibilities include supporting outpatient program tasks, documenting patient observations (behavior, vital signs, significant events), assisting nursing staff with patient care and therapeutic interventions, maintaining facility cleanliness, and helping with meal coordination and patient needs.

Required qualifications/skills:

• - High school diploma or GED


• - CPR certification; ability to maintain CPI certification


• - 1+ year mental health experience preferred


• - Clear written/verbal communication; ability to follow instructions under close supervision


• - Empathic, professional demeanor with strong personal integrity


• - Ability to stand for extended periods and lift patients per essential functions

Total Rewards

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 profit-sharing plan. Benefits include Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage; Life Insurance; Flexible Spending Account (FSA); Paid Time Off (PTO) and holiday pay; a 401(k) plan; and a profit-sharing plan.

Weekend Night Flow

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 profit-sharing plan. On weekend nights, you start with shift report and quick safety checks, then move through structured rounding and timely charting. You partner closely with the nurse and activity staff, escalating changes promptly and keeping documentation organized. During meals, you help coordinate distribution, keep the kitchen area orderly, and stay attentive to patient requests. Between rounds, you focus on keeping common areas clean, preparing for transitions such as departures, and stepping in to provide ADL support as needed. The shift is steady, patient-facing, and detail-driven, with frequent communication to maintain a calm, safe environment.