Mental Health Technician or CNA Full Time

Ahhmgt; Louisiana; Presencial; USD 19.000 - 28.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Ahhmgt is seeking a Mental Health Technician or CNA for a full-time, on-site role in DeQuincy, LA. The MHT provides direct care under RN supervision, delivering treatment and therapeutic services, and assisting with daily living activities.

The position requires handling agitated patients, strong communication, and the ability to document observations accurately. A HS diploma is preferred, with psychiatric coursework a plus, and English proficiency is required.

Formación

• High School diploma preferred; additional schooling in psychiatric/psychology related areas is a plus.
• One year experience with acute or chronic mentally ill clients, preferably in inpatient settings.
• Must be physically capable to assist agitated patients and apply behavioral restraints if needed.
• Requires mental alertness and ability to think critically and react quickly.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English.

Responsabilidades

• Provide direct care under RN supervision.
• Deliver treatment and therapeutic services as directed.
• Observe, document, and communicate patients’ behavior and condition.
• Assist with activities of daily living and emergencies as appropriate.
• Maintain patient safety within the environment and participate in groups and program activities.

Conocimientos

Critical thinking

English literacy

Physical strength

Educación

High School diploma

Psychiatric/psychology related courses a plus

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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