Pediatric Mental Health Tech: Crisis Care & Support

UofL Health, Inc.; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

UofL Health, Inc. in Louisville (Peace Hospital) seeks a Mental Health Tech for 3E Peds Psych to support psychiatric patients in crisis under RN supervision.

You will help maintain a safe, therapeutic environment and assist with vital signs, specimen collection, and activities of daily living. The role requires a high school diploma or GED, healthcare coursework, and preferred experience in inpatient psychiatry.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED/equivalent is required.
• College coursework in social and health sciences is preferred.
• One year of inpatient or emergency psychiatry or related experience is preferred.
• Completion of a Clinical Assistant, Medical Assistant, or EMT training program is preferred.
• Nursing students who have completed Fundamentals of Nursing are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitors and maintains the therapeutic environment.
• Participates in identification, management, and stabilization of crisis situations.
• Transports patients and remains with them for the duration of tests.
• Assists with examinations, safety, and documentation of seclusion/restraint usage.
• Performs vital signs, phlebotomy, and point-of-care testing as needed.
• Provides nursing team support and completes daily living activities support.

Education

High School diploma or GED/equivalent

College coursework in social and health sciences (preferred)

Tools

CPR certification

Crisis Intervention Training

Valid driver’s license

Job description

UofL Health, Inc. in Louisville (Peace Hospital) seeks a Mental Health Tech for 3E Peds Psych to support psychiatric patients in crisis under RN supervision.

You will help maintain a safe, therapeutic environment and assist with vital signs, specimen collection, and activities of daily living. The role requires a high school diploma or GED, healthcare coursework, and preferred experience in inpatient psychiatry.