Night Shift Mental Health Technician - Crisis Care

UofL Health; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

UofL Health is seeking a Mental Health Technician to support psychiatric patients in crisis, under RN supervision. The role emphasizes maintaining a safe, therapeutic environment, assisting with basic nursing tasks, and crisis intervention. Exposure includes transporting patients and coordinating with care teams.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, CPR certification, and preferred completion of a Clinical Assistant/EMT program or nursing coursework. Night shifts available.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• CPR certification (American Heart Association) required.
• Completion of Clinical Assistant/Medical Assistant/EMT program preferred.
• Nursing students who completed Fundamentals of Nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitors and maintains the therapeutic environment.
• Assists with identification, management, and stabilization of crisis situations.
• Transports patients and accompanies them for tests and discharge transportation.
• Assists with nursing tasks and documentation per unit standards and policies.
• Performs vital signs, phlebotomy, and point-of-care testing as needed.
• Provides clerical duties and supports safety and compliance activities.

Skills

Crisis management

Patient safety

Phlebotomy

Vital signs monitoring

Education

High School diploma or GED

Clinical Assistant Training Program

Nursing student – Fundamentals of Nursing (preferred)

Job description

UofL Health is seeking a Mental Health Technician to support psychiatric patients in crisis, under RN supervision. The role emphasizes maintaining a safe, therapeutic environment, assisting with basic nursing tasks, and crisis intervention. Exposure includes transporting patients and coordinating with care teams.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, CPR certification, and preferred completion of a Clinical Assistant/EMT program or nursing coursework. Night shifts available.