Mental Health Technician

LCMC Health•New Orleans, LA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Your job is more than a job. At LCMC Health, we help you to lean into your calling by leaning in with you, ensuring you have the resources to do your job as only you can. And that begins with receiving the support you need to thrive and grow, which looks different for each person. Living out our commitment to inclusion requires providing benefits that are as diverse and unique as our workforce. It’s a responsibility we take seriously. Because we don’t just serve the New Orleans community—we’re at the beating heart of it. Whether by offering community health services or making medical innovations more accessible, LCMC Health is bringing a culture of wellness to the communities that matter to you. When you know you’re making an authentic impact, you give a little extra to every day— as a person, with your team, in your community—and that’s one of the reasons why you’ll be a perfect fit at LCMC Health, where giving a little something extra is at the heart of everything we do.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in a Mental Health related field
BLS Certification
CPI Certification

Nice To Haves

3 years of experience in a Psych unit or clinical/hospital setting
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology

Responsibilities

Observes patient behaviors and activities and provides support or assistance as necessary.
Attends or assists with therapy sessions for patients.
Implements individual treatment plans for patients and provides a safe, supportive environment.
Physically restrains patients showing signs of mental distress and provides necessary care.
Establishes a therapeutic relationship with assigned patients.
Takes vital signs, administers medications, weighs patients and collects routine specimens under the direction of the RN.
Attends and participates in in-service education and staff meetings and keeps qualifications up to date.
Reports critical cases to RN or Physician and seeks guidance in case of any confusion in work assignment.