Prn Mental Health Technician

Apollo Behavioral Health Hospital•Baton Rouge, LA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Join Apollo Behavioral Health Hospital as a Part-Time Mental Health Technician and be an integral part of a dynamic team dedicated to improving lives. Located in Baton Rouge, LA 70816, this onsite position offers you the opportunity to work closely with patients, utilizing your mental health experience to foster positive change. Engage in a high-performance environment where your contribution is valued, and every day presents a chance to expand your skills. Collaborate with forward-thinking professionals dedicated to excellence and integrity in mental health care. As a problem solver and abundant thinker, you will help create a safe and supportive atmosphere for our patients. Enjoy the satisfaction of making a meaningful impact in your community. You will be provided great benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life Insurance, Competitive Salary, Paid Time Off, Apollo Behavioral Health Hospital provides a competitive salary, a good work environment, and good benefits package that includes holiday pay, PTO, health, dental, vision, Life Insurance 401(k) plan, and and profit-sharing plan. If you are passionate about mental health and thrive in a professional setting, we encourage you to apply today. What it's like to be a Mental Health Technician at Mental Health Technician As a Part-Time Mental Health Technician at Apollo Behavioral Health Hospital, you will play a crucial role in our outpatient programs by demonstrating exceptional teamwork through the completion of routine and assigned tasks. Your responsibilities will include documenting patients' observed behaviors, vital signs, and any significant occurrences, as well as assisting nurses with patient care tasks and therapeutic interventions. Flexibility in your work schedule is essential to ensure adequate coverage when necessary. You will also coordinate lunch distribution, maintain a clean kitchen post-lunch, and provide support for patients during meals. Additionally, you will help with daily living activities such as diaper changes, bathing, and feeding, while overseeing the cleanliness of the facility, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for all patients. This hands-on role is fundamental to promoting excellence and integrity in our care delivery. Would you be a great Mental Health Technician? To excel as a Part-Time Mental Health Technician at Apollo Behavioral Health Hospital, you will need a unique blend of skills and personal attributes. The ability to work effectively under close supervision, especially in a dynamic environment with distractions and demanding patients, is essential. You must be adept at following both verbal and written instructions while maintaining clear and effective communication with team members and patients alike. Good physical and mental health is crucial; this includes a warm, empathetic demeanor that respects the dignity and potential of every individual. A high sense of personal integrity will support our core values as a team. Additionally, the position requires stamina, as you will need to stand for extended periods and possess the physical strength to assist patients in need of care. These competencies are vital for providing the highest standard of care and ensuring a positive experience for our patients. Knowledge and skills required for the position are: Ability to work under close supervision with distractions/demanding patients and follow verbal and written instructions Ability to communicate effectively Good physical and mental health as evidenced by warm empathic attitude Respect for the dignity worth and potentiality of each person and a high sense of personal integrity Must be able to stand on feet for long intervals and ability to life a patient in order to provide care according to the essential job function Ready to join our team? So, what do you think? If you can meet these requirements and perform this job as described above, we would be happy to have you as part of our team!

Requirements

Ability to work under close supervision with distractions/demanding patients and follow verbal and written instructions
Ability to communicate effectively
Good physical and mental health as evidenced by warm empathic attitude
Respect for the dignity worth and potentiality of each person and a high sense of personal integrity
Must be able to stand on feet for long intervals and ability to life a patient in order to provide care according to the essential job function

Responsibilities

documenting patients' observed behaviors, vital signs, and any significant occurrences
assisting nurses with patient care tasks and therapeutic interventions
coordinate lunch distribution
maintain a clean kitchen post-lunch
provide support for patients during meals
help with daily living activities such as diaper changes, bathing, and feeding
overseeing the cleanliness of the facility