Mental Health Technician PRN

Seaside Health System; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary based on experience

Collaborative family environment

Mentoring by senior staff

Job summary

Seaside Health System seeks PRN Mental Health Technicians for day shift in our Baton Rouge Inpatient Hospital. The role supports RN/LPN, assists with ADLs, and helps deliver compassionate psychiatric care while maintaining safety and confidentiality.

Candidates should have a high school diploma; psychiatric experience is preferred but not required. CPI/CPR certifications and TB checks must be kept current. Travel is not required, and a collaborative team environment is offered.

Qualifications

• Education: High school graduate or equivalent.
• Work experience: Experience with psychiatric patients preferred but not required.
• Must maintain CPI and CPR certifications, and TB checks.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and supervision in a psychiatric setting.
• Monitor patient behavior, safety, and well-being; report changes to nursing staff.
• Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs) including hygiene, grooming, and meals.
• Facilitate and support therapeutic groups and patient engagement.
• Maintain a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment for patients.
• Perform routine safety checks and assist with crisis intervention as needed.
• Document patient observations and care activities accurately and timely.
• Assist with admissions, discharges, and patient orientation to the unit.
• Ensure compliance with policies, patient rights, and HIPAA standards.
• Use de-escalation techniques and follow protocols for managing aggression.
• Collaborate with nurses, therapists, and other team members to provide quality care.
• Transport patients within the facility as needed.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of patient care areas.
• Attend trainings and maintain certifications (e.g., CPI, CPR).
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Communicate effectively

Document appropriately

Work in team

Prioritize & multi-task

CPI & CPR certifications

TB checks

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Mental Health Technician – PRN - DAYS

Seaside Health System is seeking PRN- DAY SHIFT Mental Health Technicians in our Baton Rouge Inpatient Hospital. Self-motivated candidates who values excellence, integrity and treating patients and colleagues with dignity and respect.

***Day Shift 6:45am to 7:15pm

We offer:

• Competitive Salaries based on experience.

• Collaborative family environment with supportive colleagues.

• Mentoring by senior administrative staff who are committed to your success and professional development.

• Established clinical protocols, policies and procedures based on outcomes and evidence-based practice.

• Medical, Dental, Life, AD&D insurance and generous Paid Time Off (PTO) program, if eligible.

Position Summary:

The Mental Health Technician is responsible for direct and indirect patient care. Responsible for assisting the Registered Nurse (RN) and/or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with direct and indirect patient care activities. Assists in the delivery of care to psychiatric patients who have acute behavioral disorder or an exacerbation of a chronic psychiatric illness. The Mental Health Technician II will work with patients who may be experiencing both medical and psychiatric problems. The Mental Health Technician will utilize; communication and documentation skills listed in the Core Competencies in collaboration with RNs, LPNs, and other team members to fulfill performance requirements. They assist patients with activities of daily living (ADL’s), personal care and comfort measures, as well as assist with certain behavioral interventions and tests/procedures under the direction and supervision of an RN or LPN.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Licensure, Training & Travel Requirements (if applicable):

Education: Must be a high school graduate or equivalent.

Work experience: Experience working with psychiatric patient is preferred but not necessary.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Communicate effectively

• document appropriately,

• work independently in a team environment.

• Must have the ability to prioritize and multi-task.

• Must maintain CPI and CPR certifications, and year TB checks.

Interpersonal Skills:

• Must have compassion for the mentally ill and be able to work with them in a calm manner.

• Must be able to work well with others as a team.

Travel Requirements: Travel not required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide direct patient care and supervision in a psychiatric or behavioral health setting

• Monitor patient behavior, safety, and well-being; report significant changes to nursing staff

• Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs), including hygiene, grooming, and meals

• Facilitate and support therapeutic groups, activities, and patient engagement

• Maintain a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment for all patients

• Perform routine safety checks and assist with crisis intervention as needed

• Document patient observations, interactions, and care activities accurately and timely

• Assist with admissions, discharges, and patient orientation to the unit

• Ensure compliance with facility policies, patient rights, and confidentiality standards (HIPAA)

• Use de-escalation techniques and follow proper protocols for managing aggressive behaviors

• Collaborate with nurses, therapists, and other team members to provide quality patient care

• Transport patients within the facility as needed

• Maintain cleanliness and organization of patient care areas

• Attend required trainings and maintain certifications (e.g., CPI, CPR)

• Perform other duties as assigned

Guidance Requirement: Direct supervision given. Specific / Detailed instructions provided.

Physical Effort Requirement: Frequent/strenuous physical effort (e. g. lifting, moving heavy objects, etc.)

Equal Employment Opportunity

Seaside Health System is committed to the principle of Equal Employment Opportunity for all employees and applicants. It is our policy to ensure that both current and prospective employees are afforded equal employment opportunity without consideration of race, religious creed, color, national origin, nationality, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, or disability in accordance with local, state and federal laws.

Americans with Disabilities Act

Applicants as well as employees who are or become disabled must be able to perform the essential job functions either unaided or with reasonable accommodation. The organization shall determine reasonable accommodation on a case‑by‑case basis in accordance with applicable law.