Night Mental Health Tech — Crisis Care & Support

UofL Health; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

UofL Health is seeking a Mental Health Tech to support psychiatric patient care during the night shift. You will assist with daily living activities, monitoring, crisis intervention, and collaborating with the nursing team to ensure a safe environment.

Under RN supervision, you will perform essential tasks such as vital signs monitoring, specimen collection, and documentation, contributing to high-quality patient care and safety.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• CPR certification required (AHA Healthcare Providers).
• 1 year inpatient or emergency psychiatry experience preferred.
• Training in crisis intervention preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain a therapeutic environment for psychiatric patients.
• Provide patient care support under RN supervision.
• Assist with daily living activities and safety measures.
• Transport patients and accompany them during tests and discharge.
• Document vital signs, phlebotomy, and testing as needed.
• Support nursing staff and other disciplines in care delivery.
• Uphold HIPAA privacy and hospital policies.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Vital signs Monitoring

Patient safety

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

College course work in social/health sciences (preferred)

Job description

UofL Health is seeking a Mental Health Tech to support psychiatric patient care during the night shift. You will assist with daily living activities, monitoring, crisis intervention, and collaborating with the nursing team to ensure a safe environment.

Under RN supervision, you will perform essential tasks such as vital signs monitoring, specimen collection, and documentation, contributing to high-quality patient care and safety.