Night Shift Mental Health Tech: Crisis Care for Patients

UofL Health; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

UofL Health is seeking a Mental Health Tech to assist in caring for psychiatric patients under RN supervision. The role focuses on maintaining a safe, therapeutic environment, crisis intervention, and collaborative patient care.

Responsibilities include monitoring vital signs, phlebotomy, assisting with daily living activities, and safely transporting patients. CPR certification and EMT/MA training are valued; high school diploma required. This is a night shift in Louisville, KY.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• CPR certification through American Heart Association for Healthcare Providers required.
• Completion of Clinical Assistant/Medical Assistant/EMT training preferred.
• Nursing students who completed Fundamentals of Nursing courses may qualify.”

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain a therapeutic environment for psychiatric patients.
• Identify and manage crisis situations; assist in stabilization.
• Transport patients and stay with them during tests and discharge.
• Assist with patient examinations, safety checks, phlebotomy, and documentation.
• Assist with activities of daily living and basic nursing skills.
• Support department by performing clerical tasks and safety procedures.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Vital signs monitoring

Phlebotomy

Patient transport

Nursing support

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

UofL Health is seeking a Mental Health Tech to assist in caring for psychiatric patients under RN supervision. The role focuses on maintaining a safe, therapeutic environment, crisis intervention, and collaborative patient care.

Responsibilities include monitoring vital signs, phlebotomy, assisting with daily living activities, and safely transporting patients. CPR certification and EMT/MA training are valued; high school diploma required. This is a night shift in Louisville, KY.