Night Shift Mental Health Technician: Calm Care

Minden Medical Center; Minden (LA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Minden Medical Center is seeking a Full-Time Mental Health Technician (MHT) for the night shift to support patients in a safe, respectful setting where compassionate care matters. This onsite, entry-level role helps the care team maintain a structured environment and respond to patient needs with professionalism and calm.

Key responsibilities include assisting patients with daily activities, observing and documenting behaviors, supporting therapeutic programming, communicating updates to the

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• C.N.A. certification preferred.
• Experience with psychiatric and/or geriatric patients preferred.
• Strong communication, empathy, sound judgment, and safety-first mindset.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with daily activities and maintain a safe, respectful milieu.
• Observe and document patient behaviors for the care team.
• Support therapeutic programming and de-escalation when needed.
• Communicate updates to the multidisciplinary team and respond to patient needs.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Judgment

Safety-first mindset

Education

High School Diploma

C.N.A. certification (preferred)

Job description

Minden Medical Center is seeking a Full-Time Mental Health Technician (MHT) for the night shift to support patients in a safe, respectful setting where compassionate care matters. This onsite, entry-level role helps the care team maintain a structured environment and respond to patient needs with professionalism and calm.

Key responsibilities include assisting patients with daily activities, observing and documenting behaviors, supporting therapeutic programming, communicating updates to the