Mental Health Technician PRN Nights

Oceans Healthcare; Hammond (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in mental health care is seeking a dedicated Mental Health Technician to join their team. This role is crucial in supporting nursing staff and ensuring a therapeutic environment for patients dealing with anxiety, depression, and other mental health challenges. As a Mental Health Technician, you will engage in vital patient care activities, assist with daily living tasks, and document important patient observations. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and thrive in a dynamic healthcare setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with CNA certification or 6 months of direct patient care experience.
• Ability to read, write, and follow instructions with good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support nursing staff in maintaining a therapeutic environment and perform routine patient care tasks.
• Assist with vital signs, ADLs, and document patient observations accurately.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication Skills

CNA Certification

De-escalation Techniques

Education

High School Diploma

CNA Certification

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At Oceans Behavioral Hospital Hammond, healing is our focus. We are passionate about helping adults and seniors manage the challenges associated with anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues. Utilizing proven, innovative, and progressive therapies, our qualified professionals strive to promote long-term wellness through a range of inpatient and outpatient psychiatric counseling and treatment options.

The Mental Health Technician (MHT) supports nursing staff in maintaining a therapeutic environment by performing routine tasks and patient care activities within their training and experience scope. The MHT ensures safe and professional patient care in accordance with Joint Commission, Federal, State regulations, Oceans' Mission, policies, procedures, and performance standards.

Essential Functions:

• Adhere to professional standards, policies, procedures, and comply with federal, state, and local requirements, including Joint Commission standards.
• Apply supportive behavior to assist in controlling patients exhibiting unacceptable behavior; employ de-escalation and therapeutic interventions as needed.
• Inventory patient belongings accurately and secure contraband; perform unit safety checks.
• Follow infection control policies, standard/universal precautions, and attend required in-services.
• Assist with patient care activities under licensed nursing supervision: perform vital signs, weights, ADLs, intake/output, nutritional monitoring, and communicate findings to nurses. Review dietary restrictions, allergies, and preferences to ensure appropriate diet.
• Help patients with laundry, meals, bathroom functions, and belongings; assist at-risk or physically challenged patients with mobility needs.
• Customize patient care activities to age, disability, and cultural needs.
• Document patient observations and data accurately in records; record patient departures, significant occurrences, behavior, vital signs, and nutrition with 100% accuracy and timeliness.
• Communicate task outcomes and follow-up needs to nursing staff promptly; ensure continuity of care.
• Perform additional duties and projects as assigned.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent with CNA certification or at least 6 months of direct patient care experience in healthcare.
• Ability to read, write, and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Excellent communication skills; ability to work well with diverse populations using age, disability, and cultural knowledge.
• Good physical and mental health, demonstrated by empathetic attitude, respect, integrity.
• Ability to work under close supervision.
• Successful completion of CPR certification and Oceans-approved behavioral de-escalation program.

This role involves frequent interruptions, high-paced and stressful environments, and exposure to odors, sights, and unpredictable patient behavior. Work is primarily indoors, with temperature variations possible.

Additional Details:

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care