Psychiatric Care Technician – Crisis Response & Support

University Medical Center; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

UofL Health is seeking a Mental Health Tech (MHT) to support psychiatric patients under RN supervision. You will monitor the therapeutic environment, assist with daily living activities, and help implement physician orders in a fast-paced inpatient setting.

This role requires a High School diploma or GED, CPR certification, and a willingness to participate in crisis intervention training. Evening and weekend shifts may be required, with comprehensive orientation and ongoing professional

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• CPR certification required.
• Inpatient psychiatry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitors and maintains the therapeutic environment.
• Identifies, manages, and stabilizes crisis situations.
• Transports patients and assists with safety procedures.
• Performs vital signs, phlebotomy, and point-of-care testing.
• Supports nursing staff and documents patient care activities.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Vital signs

Patient care

Medical assistance

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

UofL Health is seeking a Mental Health Tech (MHT) to support psychiatric patients under RN supervision. You will monitor the therapeutic environment, assist with daily living activities, and help implement physician orders in a fast-paced inpatient setting.

This role requires a High School diploma or GED, CPR certification, and a willingness to participate in crisis intervention training. Evening and weekend shifts may be required, with comprehensive orientation and ongoing professional