Mental Health Technician or CNA Full Time

Ahhmgt; DeQuincy (LA); Presencial; USD 30.000 - 42.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Ahhmgt is seeking a Mental Health Technician or CNA for a full-time, on-site position in DeQuincy, LA. The MHT provides direct care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, documents patient progress, assists with daily living activities, and participates in program activities while maintaining safety and responding to emergencies as needed.

Qualifications include a High School diploma (or related studies), at least one year of experience with mentally ill clients, physical strength, and

Formación

• Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
• Physical strength and agility to assist with agitated patients.
• Mental alertness and ability to think critically in critical situations.

Responsabilidades

• Provide direct care under supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Observe, document, and communicate patients’ behavior and progress.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living and participate in programs and activities.
• Respond to emergencies as appropriate.

Conocimientos

Physical stamina

English language proficiency

Educación

High School diploma

Psychiatric/psychology related studies

Descripción del empleo

Mental Health Technician or CNA Full Time

Requisition Number: MENTA002853

• Posted : October 21, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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DeQuincy, LA 70633, USA

Description

The MHT provides direct care under the supervision and guidance of a Registered Nurse. The MHT provides treatment and therapeutic services as directed, observes, evaluates, documents and communicates patients’ behavior, reactions, appearance, progress and declining condition, assists in maintaining patients’ safety within the environment, participates in groups and program activities, assists patients with activities of daily living and responses to emergencies as appropriate.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma preferred and additional schooling in psychiatric/psychology related areas a plus.
• One year experience working with acute or chronic mentally ill clients, preferably in the inpatient hospital setting preferred.
• Physical strength and agility to assist with an agitated and disruptive patient; apply behavioral restraints in a quick and efficient manner; perform other routine physical functions of the job; and withstand unusual stress factors working closely with others.
• Requires mental alertness and the ability to think critically and react quickly in critical situations.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English

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