Night Shift Mental Health Tech — Pediatric Psychiatry

UofL Health, Inc.; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

UofL Health is seeking a Mental Health Tech for Peace Hospital in Louisville. The role supports psychiatric patients in crisis under RN supervision, ensuring a safe, therapeutic environment and assisting with routine care, documentation, and safety procedures.

Responsibilities include monitoring vital signs, crisis intervention, patient transport, and collaboration with the nursing team across shifts, with a focus on compassionate, patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• College coursework in social and health sciences is preferred.
• One year of inpatient or emergency psychiatry experience is preferred.
• CPR certification for Healthcare Providers is required.
• Must obtain crisis intervention training as determined by the facility.
• Valid driver's license required for Transport roles.

Responsibilities

• Monitors and maintains the therapeutic environment.
• Participates in identification, management and stabilization of crisis situations.
• Transports patients and remains with them for duration of tests.
• Accompanies patients through discharge transportation.
• Assists with physical exams, safety and contraband searches, and documentation.
• Performs nursing support activities and assists in care delivery as directed.

Education

High School diploma or GED

College coursework in social and health sciences

Job description

UofL Health is seeking a Mental Health Tech for Peace Hospital in Louisville. The role supports psychiatric patients in crisis under RN supervision, ensuring a safe, therapeutic environment and assisting with routine care, documentation, and safety procedures.

Responsibilities include monitoring vital signs, crisis intervention, patient transport, and collaboration with the nursing team across shifts, with a focus on compassionate, patient-centered care.