Night Shift: Inpatient Mental Health Tech & Crisis Care

UofL Health; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

UofL Health in Louisville, KY, seeks a Mental Health Tech to support psychiatric patients in crisis under RN supervision. You will help maintain a safe, therapeutic environment, assist with activities of daily living, conduct basic nursing tasks, and participate in behavioral management and crisis intervention.

Responsibilities include monitoring vital signs, aiding with tests, transporting patients, and supporting nursing staff.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• One year of inpatient or emergency psychiatry experience preferred.
• CPR certification by the American Heart Association required.
• Must maintain a valid driver's license for transport roles.
• Crisis intervention training required.

Responsibilities

• Monitors and maintains the therapeutic environment.
• Participates in identification, management, and stabilization of crisis situations.
• Transports patients and accompanies them during tests and discharge.
• Assists with basic nursing tasks including vital signs, phlebotomy, and ADLs.
• Supports other nursing staff and ensures patient safety and comfort.
• Adheres to hospital policies and HIPAA confidentiality.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Patient safety

Vital signs monitoring

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

UofL Health in Louisville, KY, seeks a Mental Health Tech to support psychiatric patients in crisis under RN supervision. You will help maintain a safe, therapeutic environment, assist with activities of daily living, conduct basic nursing tasks, and participate in behavioral management and crisis intervention.

Responsibilities include monitoring vital signs, aiding with tests, transporting patients, and supporting nursing staff.