Mental Health Technician: Psychiatric Care & Safety

Freedom Behavioral Hospital Greenville; Opelousas (LA); In loco; USD 21.000 - 30.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Freedom Behavioral Hospital Greenville is seeking a Mental Health Technician (MHST) to join the nursing team and provide direct care to adult male psychiatric patients in a secure, therapeutic environment.

You will assist with daily living activities, observe and report changes, monitor vital signs, support recovery, and collaborate with licensed staff to implement care plans while maintaining patient safety.

Competenze

• Experience in healthcare settings, especially with psychiatric patients is a plus.
• Experience as nursing assistant or psychiatric aide is highly desired.
• Experience with adult male psychiatric patients or behavioral health units a plus.

Mansioni

• Direct Patient Care: assist patients with daily living activities to ensure comfort and needs are met.
• Safety and Observation: monitor behaviors and report changes to nursing staff; maintain a safe environment per protocols.
• Therapeutic Support: engage patients in activities that promote recovery and coping strategies.
• Collaboration with Clinical Staff: work with licensed nursing staff to implement patient care plans and assist with medications and vital signs as directed.
• Documentation: maintain accurate patient records per facility policies and CMS/JCAHO guidelines.
• Patient Advocacy: uphold patient dignity, privacy, and rights, ensuring voices are heard in care.

Conoscenze

Patient Care

Vital Signs

Teamwork

Communication

Regulatory Compliance

Formazione

High school diploma or equivalent

Descrizione del lavoro

Freedom Behavioral Hospital Greenville is seeking a Mental Health Technician (MHST) to join the nursing team and provide direct care to adult male psychiatric patients in a secure, therapeutic environment.

You will assist with daily living activities, observe and report changes, monitor vital signs, support recovery, and collaborate with licensed staff to implement care plans while maintaining patient safety.