Night Mental Health Technician - Inpatient Care

Universal Health Services; Harahan (LA); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Generous PTO

Comprehensive health plans

401(k) with company match

Career development opportunities

Job summary

River Oaks Hospital, a 126-bed psychiatric facility just outside New Orleans, offers inpatient care for adults and adolescents, with PHP and IOP programs available. A Mental Health Tech is needed for full-time night shifts to provide direct resident care, maintain safety, and support therapy activities within established policies.

The role emphasizes professional conduct, CPR certification, strong communication, and teamwork to ensure high-quality care and a supportive environment for residents

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is REQUIRED; degree preferred.
• One year of experience in behavioral health or inpatient setting is preferred.
• Must maintain CPR certification.
• Good communication skills, stable emotional make-up, ability to work under stress, professional conduct, setting boundaries and maintaining confidentiality are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and supervision for residents.
• Ensure residents are kept safe and practice hygiene/self-help skills.
• Act as a role model and demonstrate problem solving and decision‑making.
• Assist in recreational and therapeutic activities for residents.
• Transport residents to medical appointments and carry out scheduled programming.
• Perform duties as assigned by the Chief Nursing Officer, Assistant Director of Nursing, and Nurse Manager.

Skills

Communication skills

Emotional stability

Stress tolerance

Professional conduct

Boundaries

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Responsibilities

River Oaks Hospital, located minutes outside of New Orleans, Louisiana, is a 126-bed psychiatric facility that has provided quality treatment to individuals suffering frommental illnessand/oraddictive disorderssince 1970. Situated on a 14-acre campus, inpatient services are available for adults and adolescents. We also offer a partial hospitalization program (PHP) and intensive outpatient programs (IOP) for adults.

The New Orleans Institute provides specialized services for the treatment of trauma and compulsive behaviors. The Eating Disorders Treatment Center offers a comprehensive program for male and female adults with anorexia, bulimia, and related eating disorders. Both theNew Orleans Instituteand theEating Disorders Treatment Centerare nationally recognized for their excellence. These programs receive referrals from around the United States and are acknowledged as leading centers in their respective fields.

River Oaks Hospital is seeking a dynamic and talented Mental Health Tech full time NIGHTS to providedirect care and supervision for residents, assures residents are kept safe, learn and practice appropriate hygiene and self-help skills, and are aware of rules and expectations. Acts as a role model for residents, demonstrating effective problem solving and decision-making skills. Assists in providing recreational and therapeutic activities for the residents, transporting residents to and from medical appointments, and assuring scheduled programming is carried out. Performs duties as assigned by the Chief Nursing Officer, Assistant Director of Nursing, and Nurse Manager in accordance with the DHH, ANA Standards of Practice for Psychiatric Mental Health Care, and facility mission, values, policies, and behavioral standards.

Qualifications

Job Duties may include but are not limited to:

• Demonstrate ability to recognize signs and symptoms of anxiety and impending behavioral escalation as assessed by supervisor.
• Can verbalize developmental tasks of both adolescents and adults.
• Demonstrates consistant care and supervision of patients as observed by supervisor.
• Demonstrated proper technique for Handle with Care as observed by supervisor and/or Handle with Care Facilitator
• Follows facility policy regarding patient rounds as evidenced by documentation on rounds sheets.
• Strategizes with patients and co-workers toplan each shift's activities effectively and therapeutically.

Benefits Highlights:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

Requirements:

• High school graduate or equivelant REQUIRED, degree preferred
• One year of experience working with adults, children and/or aolescents in a behavioral health or inpatient setting preferred
• Must maintain CPR certification.
• Good communication skills, stable emotional make-up, ability to work under stress, professional conduct, appropriate boundaries, setting limits and maintaining confidentiality are a must.

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since itsinceptioninto an esteemedFortune500®corporation, annualrevenuesduring2025were$17.4billion.In 2026,UHS was again recognized as one ofFortuneWorld’s Most Admired Companies™ and in 2025, waslisted in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.

Headquarteredin King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately101,500employeesand continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physiciannetworkand various related serviceslocatedin 40U.S.states, Washington, D.C., PuertoRicoand the United Kingdom.Foradditionalinformationvisitwww.uhs.com.

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