Mental Health Technician or CNA Full Time (Nights)

Ahhmgt; DeQuincy (LA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Ahhmgt in DeQuincy, LA is seeking a Mental Health Technician or CNA for full-time night shifts. This role provides direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and supports treatment and therapeutic services.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma (additional psychiatric/psychology training a plus), at least one year of relevant experience, physical stamina for handling disruptive patients, and the ability to read, write and speak English.

Qualifications

• High School diploma preferred; 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.

Responsibilities

• Direct care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse; provide treatment and therapeutic services as directed.
• Observe, evaluate, document, and communicate patients' behavior, reactions, appearance, progress and declining condition.
• Assist in maintaining patients' safety within the environment; participate in groups and program activities.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living and responses to emergencies as appropriate.

Skills

Direct patient care

Crisis intervention

English literacy

Education

High School Diploma

Psychiatry/Psychology training

Job description

Mental Health Technician or CNA Full Time (Nights)

Requisition Number: MENTA002703

• Posted : August 12, 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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