Weekend Mental Health Technician: Care & De-Escalation

University Medical Center, Inc.; Louisville (KY); Sur place; USD 25 000 - 39 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

University Medical Center, Inc. in Louisville, KY is seeking a Mental Health Technician II for weekend shifts. You will support nursing care, monitor patients, collect specimens, provide psycho-education, and assist with activities of daily living.

The role emphasizes de-escalation, safety, and adherence to physician orders. The position involves leading psycho-educational groups, coordinating with nursing staff, and ensuring accurate documentation of patient status and outcomes.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent and 2-years social service experience, 1-year direct patient care
• 60+ college credit hours in social services field and 1-year direct patient care experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in a social services field with direct patient care experience preferred but not required

Responsabilités

• Observe and monitor patient status per standards, complete vital signs and logs
• Report pain or concerns to nursing staff promptly
• Provide input to nursing staff to prioritize patient needs
• Deliver skilled patient care including orientation, transport, de-escalation, coping skills teaching
• Monitor patient/family response and report changes to the nurse
• Lead psycho-educational groups and other unit activities per Personal Intervention Plans

Formation

High School Diploma or GED

2+ years social service experience

1 year direct patient care

60+ college credit hours in social services

Bachelor's in social services with direct patient care

Description du poste

University Medical Center, Inc. in Louisville, KY is seeking a Mental Health Technician II for weekend shifts. You will support nursing care, monitor patients, collect specimens, provide psycho-education, and assist with activities of daily living.

The role emphasizes de-escalation, safety, and adherence to physician orders. The position involves leading psycho-educational groups, coordinating with nursing staff, and ensuring accurate documentation of patient status and outcomes.