Part Time Mental Health Technician Every Other Weekend 2P - 10P

Apollo Behavioral Health Hospital•Baton Rouge, LA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Join Apollo Behavioral Health Hospital in Baton Rouge, LA 70816 for an exciting opportunity as a Part-Time Mental Health Technician, working every other weekend from 2 PM to 10 PM. This onsite position allows you to play a critical role in supporting individuals in their mental health journey, fostering an environment of compassion and care. You’ll have the chance to collaborate with a dedicated team of professionals committed to excellence and integrity. Embrace the chance to work in a high-performance culture where your problem-solving skills will shine, and your contributions make a real difference in the lives of others. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your experience within an organization that values forward-thinking approaches to mental health care. You can enjoy great benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life Insurance, Competitive Salary, Paid Time Off, Apollo Behavioral Health Hospital provides a competitive salary; Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance; Other optional employer-provided benefits (i.e., Critical Illness); 401(k) retirement plan and profit-sharing plan; Holidays, and PTO and a sensitivity towards Employee Work/Life balance.. Make a meaningful impact while working in a supportive and professional environment that prioritizes safety and quality care. Your day to day as a PART TIME MENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN EVERY OTHER WEEKEND 2P - 10P As a Part-Time Mental Health Technician at Apollo Behavioral Health Hospital, you'll be an integral part of our outpatient programs, exemplifying teamwork through the execution of routine and assigned tasks. Your role involves documenting patients' observed behaviors, vital signs, and any significant occurrences, as requested by nursing staff. You'll assist nurses with patient care activities and collaborate with the activity director on therapeutic interventions, ensuring a holistic approach to patient wellness. Flexibility in your work schedule is essential to provide necessary coverage when needed. Additionally, you'll coordinate lunch distributions, manage kitchen cleanliness post-lunch, and attend to patients' needs during meal times. Your responsibilities will also include providing essential care and support for daily living activities, such as diaper changing, cleaning, bathing, and feeding, while maintaining the overall cleanliness of the facility to create a safe and welcoming environment for our patients. What matters most To excel as a Part-Time Mental Health Technician at Apollo Behavioral Health Hospital, you must possess a unique blend of skills and attributes. The ability to work under close supervision while managing distractions from demanding patients is crucial, alongside following both verbal and written instructions accurately. Effective communication is key to fostering positive interactions with both patients and staff. A warm and empathetic attitude reflects your commitment to the dignity and worth of each individual, showcasing your high sense of personal integrity. Good physical and mental health is essential, as the role requires standing for extended periods and the capability to lift and assist patients as needed. Being respectful and understanding of each patient’s potential will enable you to provide compassionate care that supports their recovery and well-being within our high-performance environment. 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 Join us! If you think this role will suit your needs, great! Applying is a piece of cake. Good luck - we're excited to meet 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 any significant occurrences, as requested by nursing staff.
Assist nurses with patient care activities
Collaborate with the activity director on therapeutic interventions
Coordinate lunch distributions
Manage kitchen cleanliness post-lunch
Attend to patients' needs during meal times
Provide essential care and support for daily living activities, such as diaper changing, cleaning, bathing, and feeding
Maintaining the overall cleanliness of the facility