Night Shift Mental Health Tech — Crisis Care

University Medical Center; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

UofL Health in Louisville is seeking a Mental Health Tech to support psychiatric patients in crisis under RN supervision. This role focuses on a safe, therapeutic environment and helps with daily living activities, monitoring, and patient comfort.

Responsibilities include crisis intervention, vital signs, phlebotomy, transport, and collaboration with nursing staff to implement treatment plans, while ensuring HIPAA compliance and safety standards.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• CPR certification by the American Heart Association for Healthcare Providers is required.
• One year inpatient or emergency psychiatry experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain a therapeutic environment for psychiatric patients.
• Assist with crisis intervention and stabilization as guided by RN.
• Perform vital signs, phlebotomy, and point-of-care testing as needed.
• Transport patients and accompany them for tests or discharge as required.
• Assist with activities of daily living and collaborate with nursing staff on care plans.
• Maintain documentation and ensure compliance with hospital policies and HIPAA.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Vital signs monitoring

Patient transport

Documentation

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

UofL Health in Louisville is seeking a Mental Health Tech to support psychiatric patients in crisis under RN supervision. This role focuses on a safe, therapeutic environment and helps with daily living activities, monitoring, and patient comfort.

Responsibilities include crisis intervention, vital signs, phlebotomy, transport, and collaboration with nursing staff to implement treatment plans, while ensuring HIPAA compliance and safety standards.