Part Time Mental Health Technician Needed For Every Other Friday & Saturday From 6A-2P

Apollo Behavioral Health Hospital•Baton Rouge, LA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Apollo Behavioral Health Hospital is hiring a part-time Mental Health Technician in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The role supports safe, respectful patient care and dependable program operations. The schedule is every other Friday and Saturday from 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM. The technician works under close supervision, collaborates with outpatient program staff, and assists nursing and activity staff with patient care and therapeutic interventions. Duties also include documenting observations and patient information, supporting meals and cleanup, assisting with activities of daily living, and maintaining a clean facility. Schedule adjustments may be needed to provide coverage. The shift begins with a handoff and morning plan. The technician remains visible on the unit, communicates changes promptly, and keeps accurate, timely notes for the clinical team. Around lunch, the technician supports patients, helps maintain orderly common areas, and resets the space. At the end of the shift, documentation must be completed and the environment ready for the next team.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
CPR certification.
Maintain CPI certification.
Clear communication skills and ability to follow written and verbal instructions under close supervision.
Empathic, professional demeanor and strong personal integrity.
Ability to stand for extended periods and lift patients as required.

Nice To Haves

One or more years of mental health experience preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with outpatient program staff.
Document patient behavior, vital signs, notable events, and observation findings according to nursing direction.
Assist the nurse and activity director with patient care and therapeutic interventions.
Support meal distribution and clean the kitchen after lunch.
Provide activities of daily living support, including bathing, feeding, cleaning, and diaper changes.
Maintain facility cleanliness and keep common areas orderly.
Communicate changes promptly and respond professionally to distractions or escalations.
Confirm documentation is complete and the environment is ready for the next team.
Adjust the schedule when needed to provide coverage.