Mental Health Tech - Perinatal Mental Health Unit - Nights - Part-time

Woman's Hospital•Baton Rouge, LA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Woman’s Hospital Perinatal Mental Health Unit is the state’s first inpatient pregnancy and postpartum psychiatric unit, specializing in perinatal women suffering from acute mental health conditions and requiring detainment for treatment. As a key member of the healthcare team, the Mental Health Technician provides essential support to mothers experiencing perinatal mental health challenges. This role focuses on ensuring the emotional and psychological well-being of patients during the critical perinatal period and assisting in creating a supportive and therapeutic environment.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent is required
Two years of prior experience in behavioral and mental health

Nice To Haves

Perinatal care experience is desirable, but not required
Certified Nursing Assistant is highly preferred
Relevant certification as a Mental Health Technician is highly desired upon hire
Crisis/Violence Intervention Training preferred

Responsibilities

Provide emotional support, guidance, and encouragement to perinatal patients.
Provides individualized care and teaching at the bedside including family when appropriate.
Treats patients and families with concern, caring, dignity, and respect.
Respects cultural diversity and respects "family" as defined by each patient.
Monitor patients' mental health status and report any concerns to the healthcare team promptly.
Intervene in crisis situations and utilize de-escalation techniques to ensure the safety and well-being of patients and staff.
Assist with group therapy sessions and educational classes focusing on perinatal mental health, parenting skills, coping strategies, and emotional regulation.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records, documenting observations, perform vital signs, collection of lab specimens, participate in interventions, and treatment plans in compliance with healthcare regulations.
Communicate to healthcare team any pertinent information regarding unit and patient status, problems and anticipated problems in an accurate, complete, concise, timely and courteous manner, while maintaining confidentiality.
Checks and monitors supplies and forms and restocks as necessary in an accurate and timely manner.
Maintains a clean work area/unit, collecting and disposing of soiled items.
Cleans, stores, and returns equipment to Central Services in a timely manner and according to hospital policy and procedure.
Perform well checks on patients as designated by healthcare team.
Conducting environmental safety rounds daily and as designated by healthcare team.
Assistance with activities of daily living, including but not limited to patient hygiene, transferring, toileting, and additional individualized support.
Perform other duties assigned by department management according to policies and procedures and the mission of Woman's Hospital.