Night Shift Mental Health Technician — Crisis Intervention

UofL Health; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

UofL Health is seeking a Mental Health Tech to support psychiatric patients during night shifts. Under RN supervision, you will help maintain a safe, therapeutic environment and assist with daily living activities, crisis intervention, and patient transport.

Responsibilities include monitoring vital signs, basic measurements, supporting nursing staff, and documenting care. A High School diploma or GED is required, with CPR certification and relevant experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• CPR certification required (AHA Healthcare Providers).
• Experience in inpatient or emergency psychiatry preferred.
• Valid driver’s license for transport roles.

Responsibilities

• Monitors and maintains the therapeutic environment.
• Participates in identification, management, and stabilization of crisis situations.
• Transports patients and accompanies them during tests and discharge transportation.
• Assists with physical examination, safety and contraband searches, transferring, and documentation of seclusion/restraint usage.
• Performs vital signs and related monitoring; supports nursing and other disciplines.
• Supports activities of daily living and other patient care tasks per unit standards.

Skills

Crisis management

Patient care support

Team collaboration

Vital signs monitoring

Education

High School diploma or GED

Coursework in social and health sciences

Job description

UofL Health is seeking a Mental Health Tech to support psychiatric patients during night shifts. Under RN supervision, you will help maintain a safe, therapeutic environment and assist with daily living activities, crisis intervention, and patient transport.

Responsibilities include monitoring vital signs, basic measurements, supporting nursing staff, and documenting care. A High School diploma or GED is required, with CPR certification and relevant experience preferred.