Mental Health Technician Needed For Everyother Weekend 7P-7A

Apollo Behavioral Health Hospital•Baton Rouge, LA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Join our dedicated team at Apollo Behavioral Health Hospital in Baton Rouge, LA 70816, as a Part-Time Mental Health Technician! This exciting onsite position allows you to impact the lives of individuals in need while working with a passionate group of professionals who embody our values of integrity and excellence. Experience the thrill of collaborating on solutions in a high-performance environment, where your problem-solving skills can shine. With every other weekend shift from 7 PM to 7 AM, you'll enjoy a unique opportunity to work hands-on with patients in a supportive atmosphere. Your contribution will help foster abundant thinking and safety, making a significant difference in mental health care. Every day offers new challenges and learning experiences, enhancing your career while you help others. You will have benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life Insurance, Health Savings Account, Competitive Salary, 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.. Please visit the careers page on our website www.apollo-bhh.com to apply for the position. Day to day as a MENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN NEEDED FOR EVERYOTHER WEEKEND 7P-7A As a Part-Time Mental Health Technician at Apollo Behavioral Health Hospital, you will play a vital role in promoting teamwork and delivering compassionate care within our outpatient programs. Your responsibilities will include documenting patients' observed behaviors, vital signs, and significant occurrences as requested by the nursing staff. You'll assist nurses in patient care tasks and collaborate with the activity director on therapeutic interventions, ensuring the best possible support for our patients. Flexibility in your work schedule is essential, as you may need to provide coverage when necessary. Additionally, you'll be instrumental in coordinating meal distribution, maintaining a clean kitchen post-lunch, and attending to patients' needs during this time. Your commitment to assisting patients with daily living activities—such as diaper changes, bathing, and feeding—will enhance their overall well-being while ensuring the cleanliness of our facility. Please visit the careers page on our website www.apollo-bhh.com to apply for the position. What we're looking for in a MENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN NEEDED FOR EVERYOTHER WEEKEND 7P-7A To succeed as a Part-Time Mental Health Technician at Apollo Behavioral Health Hospital, you must possess a unique blend of skills and attributes that align with our commitment to excellence and integrity. The ability to work under close supervision, even amid distractions or demanding patient behaviors, is crucial, as is your capability to follow both verbal and written instructions. Effective communication skills are essential for collaborating with the nursing team and ensuring the best care for patients. You should demonstrate good physical and mental health, characterized by a warm, empathic attitude toward those you serve. Respect for the dignity and worth of each individual is paramount, alongside a high sense of personal integrity. Additionally, the role requires you to stand for long periods and have the physical strength to lift patients safely, enabling you to fulfill your caregiving responsibilities. Please visit the careers page on our website www.apollo-bhh.com to apply for the position. 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 Your next step If this sounds like the right job for you, don't wait - apply today to join our team. We look forward to hearing from you!

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 significant occurrences as requested by the nursing staff
assist nurses in patient care tasks
collaborate with the activity director on therapeutic interventions
coordinate meal distribution
maintain a clean kitchen post-lunch
attend to patients' needs during this time
assisting patients with daily living activities—such as diaper changes, bathing, and feeding
ensuring the cleanliness of our facility