Overnight Psychiatric Mental Health Tech – Inpatient

UofL Health; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

UofL Health in Louisville, KY is seeking a Mental Health Tech to support psychiatric patients in crisis under RN supervision. You will help provide a safe, therapeutic environment, assist with daily living activities, and participate in crisis intervention per physician orders and hospital policies.

Essential duties include monitoring the environment, managing crises, transporting patients, assisting with exams and safety procedures, and documenting care.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED/ equivalent is required.
• College coursework in social and health sciences is preferred.
• 1 year of inpatient or emergency psychiatry experience is preferred.
• Completion of a Clinical Assistant, Medical Assistant or EMT training program is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitors and maintains the therapeutic environment.
• Identifies, manages, and stabilizes crisis situations.
• Transports patients and remains with them during tests and discharge transportation.
• Assists with physical exams, safety and contraband searches, transfers, and documentation of seclusion/restraint.
• Performs vital signs, oxygen saturation monitoring, phlebotomy and point-of-care testing, and documents as needed.
• Supports other nursing team members and related disciplines.
• Performs basic nursing skills and activities of daily living as appropriate to service.
• Completes unit assignments including admissions and discharges and maintains unit organization.
• Cross-trains and provides staffing support to alternate psychiatric units as needed.
• Maintains compliance with HIPAA and hospital policies; participates in safety and quality initiatives.

Education

High School diploma or GED/ equivalent

College Coursework in social & health sciences

Job description

UofL Health in Louisville, KY is seeking a Mental Health Tech to support psychiatric patients in crisis under RN supervision. You will help provide a safe, therapeutic environment, assist with daily living activities, and participate in crisis intervention per physician orders and hospital policies.

Essential duties include monitoring the environment, managing crises, transporting patients, assisting with exams and safety procedures, and documenting care.