Night Shift Mental Health Tech — Perinatal Unit

Woman's; Baton Rouge, Northern (LA, KY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Woman’s Hospital in Baton Rouge is seeking a Mental Health Technician to join the Perinatal Mental Health Unit for night shifts on a part-time basis. You will support mothers experiencing perinatal mental health challenges and help maintain a therapeutic, safe environment for their care.

Qualifications include a high school diploma and at least two years in behavioral and mental health; CNA is preferred and a Mental Health Technician certification is desirable.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Two years of prior experience in behavioral and mental health.
• Perinatal care experience is desirable, but not required.
• Certified Nursing Assistant is highly preferred.
• Relevant certification as a Mental Health Technician is highly desired upon hire.
• Crisis/Violence Intervention Training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide emotional support, guidance, and encouragement to perinatal patients.
• Provides individualized care and teaching at the bedside including family when appropriate.
• Treats patients and families with concern, caring, dignity, and respect. Respects cultural diversity and respects "family" as defined by each patient.
• Monitor patients' mental health status and report any concerns to the healthcare team promptly.
• Intervene in crisis situations and utilize de-escalation techniques to ensure the safety and well-being of patients and staff.
• Assist with group therapy sessions and educational classes focusing on perinatal mental health, parenting skills, coping strategies, and emotional regulation.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records, documenting observations, perform vital signs, collection of lab specimens, participate in interventions, and treatment plans in compliance with healthcare regulations.
• Communicate to healthcare team any pertinent information regarding unit and patient status, problems and anticipated problems in an accurate, complete, concise, timely and courteous manner, while maintaining confidentiality.
• Checks and monitors supplies and forms and restocks as necessary in an accurate and timely manner.
• Maintains a clean work area/unit, collecting and disposing of soiled items. Cleans, stores, and returns equipment to Central Services in a timely manner and according to hospital policy and procedure.
• Perform well checks on patients as designated by healthcare team.
• Conducting environmental safety rounds daily and as designated by healthcare team.
• Assistance with activities of daily living, including but not limited to patient hygiene, transferring, toileting, and additional individualized support.
• Perform other duties assigned by department management according to policies and procedures and the mission of Woman's Hospital.

Skills

Perinatal care experience

Crisis Intervention Training

Behavioral and mental health

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Two years of behavioral and mental health experience

Job description

Woman’s Hospital in Baton Rouge is seeking a Mental Health Technician to join the Perinatal Mental Health Unit for night shifts on a part-time basis. You will support mothers experiencing perinatal mental health challenges and help maintain a therapeutic, safe environment for their care.

Qualifications include a high school diploma and at least two years in behavioral and mental health; CNA is preferred and a Mental Health Technician certification is desirable.