MENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN NEEDED FOR ALTERNATE WEEKEND NIGHTS S-S 7p-7a

Apollo Behavioral Health Hospital • Baton Rouge, LA

63d • Onsite

About The Position

Apollo Behavioral Health Hospital is seeking a part-time Mental Health Technician for alternate weekend nights (Saturday/Sunday, 7 PM - 7 AM) in Baton Rouge, LA. This role supports safe, respectful patient care and unit operations. Key responsibilities include assisting with outpatient program tasks, documenting patient observations (behavior, vital signs, significant events), aiding nursing staff with patient care and therapeutic interventions, maintaining facility cleanliness, and assisting with meal coordination and patient needs.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• CPR certification
• Ability to maintain CPI certification
• Clear written/verbal communication
• Ability to follow instructions under close supervision
• Empathic, professional demeanor with strong personal integrity
• Ability to stand for extended periods
• Ability to lift patients per essential functions

Nice To Haves

• 1+ year mental health experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Supporting outpatient program tasks
• Documenting patient observations (behavior, vital signs, significant events)
• Assisting nursing staff with patient care and therapeutic interventions
• Maintaining facility cleanliness
• Helping with meal coordination and patient needs
• Performing structured rounding and timely charting
• Partnering closely with the nurse and activity staff
• Escalating changes promptly
• Keeping documentation organized
• Coordinating meal distribution
• Keeping the kitchen area orderly
• Staying attentive to patient requests
• Keeping common areas clean
• Preparing for transitions such as departures
• Providing ADL support as needed

Benefits

• Holiday pay
• PTO
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Profit-sharing plan
• Medical coverage
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED