Mental Health Technician 1

3 weeks ago

Baton Rouge, United States Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System Full time
Job Description

Job Title : Mental Health Technician 1 Job Summary :
  • The Mental Health Tech establishes a therapeutic relationship with assigned patients and helps patients with daily living. Responsible for the overall maintenance of a therapeutic environment. Takes vital signs, weighs patients and collects routine specimens. Relies on establish guidelines to accomplish tasks. Works under close supervision.

Experience, Education, Training, Special Skills, and Licensure :
  • High School Diploma or Equivalent
  • Crisis Intervention Training within 90 days of employment
  • Proficient in the English language, verbal and written communications skills, basic computer skills

Job Function :
  1. Patient Care
    1. Assists patient with activities of daily living, toileting, feeding, and grooming.
    2. Make beds and clean rooms as necessary.
    3. Takes and records patient vital signs including height, weight, blood pressure, pulse and respirations under the supervision of a nurse.
    4. Assists with the admission process as directed.
    5. Provide assisting in group setting as necessary under the direction of a nurse or therapist.
    6. Assists in moving patients from place to place on and off the unit or area where assigned.
    7. Assists with laundering of clothes as necessary or directed.
    8. Redirects patients and uses proper technique to prevent patient aggression, falls or injury.
    9. Retrieves medications from the pneumatic tube system and/or pharmacy and delivers the medications to the nurse and/or place medications in a secure location as determined by the nurse manager
  2. Documentation
    1. Documents vital signs, activities of daily living, sleep hours, safety checks and environmental checks as appropriate.
    2. Assists in documentation of group activities under the direction of a licensed professional.
  3. Communication and Collaboration
    1. Notifies nurse, therapist or physician of patient behaviors, needs and safety concerns.
    2. Participates in treatment team process.
    3. Conducts phone calls, takes messages and delivers messages as appropriate.
    4. Orients patient to program.
    5. Interacts with patients on a one on one basis in a therapeutic manner and reports relevant patient information.
  4. Safety
    1. Conducts environmental safety checks and notifies nurse of issues.
    2. Conducts patient safety checks as directed.
    3. Obtain and dispense belongings as appropriate at admission, discharge and throughout stay.
    4. Follows organizational infection control procedures including, but not limited to handwashing and cleaning
    5. Inspects for contraband items as appropriate.
    6. Monitors patients for potential hazards.

  • Mental Health Technician 1

    4 weeks ago

    Baton Rouge, United States Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System Full time

    Job DescriptionJob Title : Mental Health Technician 1 Job Summary : The Mental Health Tech establishes a therapeutic relationship with assigned patients and helps patients with daily living. Responsible for the overall maintenance of a therapeutic environment. Takes vital signs, weighs patients and collects routine specimens. Relies on establish guidelines...

  • Mental Health Technician 1

    4 weeks ago

    Baton Rouge, United States Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System Full time

    Job DescriptionJob Title : Mental Health Technician 1 Job Summary : The Mental Health Tech establishes a therapeutic relationship with assigned patients and helps patients with daily living. Responsible for the overall maintenance of a therapeutic environment. Takes vital signs, weighs patients and collects routine specimens. Relies on establish guidelines...

  • Mental Health Technician 2

    4 weeks ago

    Baton Rouge, United States Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System Full time

    Job DescriptionJob Title : Mental Health Technician 2 Job Summary : The Mental Health Tech 2 establishes a therapeutic relationship with assigned patients and helps patients with daily living. Responsible for the overall maintenance of a therapeutic environment. Takes vital signs, weighs patients and collects routine specimens. Relies on establish guidelines...

  • Mental Health Technician

    1 month ago

    Baton Rouge, United States Regions Behavioral Health Hospital Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionJob Title: Mental Health TechnicianSupervised by: Director of Nursing Job Summary: Performs assigned functions of direct patient care under the direction, instruction, and supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN). Duties include ensuring patient safety, therapeutically interacting with patients, assist patients in activities of...

  • Mental Health Technician-Driver

    3 weeks ago

    Baton Rouge, United States Apollo Behavioral Health Hospital Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionFull-time Mental Health Tech needed at local leading partial hospitalization program to assist and provide transportation to patients. Applicants must be willing to work hard and have a high regard for patient satisfaction and care. The hours for this position are Monday - Friday 7am - 4pm and every other Saturday Must have a...

  • Licensed Mental Health Assessor

    4 weeks ago

    Baton Rouge, United States HCO Behavioral Health Services Full time

    We are looking for Licensed Mental Health Professionals (LPC's, LCSW's, LMFT's) to conduct client assessments. **Evening and Weekend availability needed**Licensed Clinical AssessorRESPONSIBILITIES:1. Responsible to provide behavioral health consultation to children adolescents, adults and families in order to improve psycho social functioning.2. Responsible...

  • Mental Health Professional

    3 days ago

    Baton Rouge, United States HCO Behavioral Health Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSalary: $16.00 - $23.00 per hourPOSITION SUMMARY:The Mental Health Specialist/Professional is responsible for rendering mental health services under the supervision of a LMHP and Program Director, including but not limited to:Render individual Psychosocial Rehabilitation (PSR) services to both adolescent and adult clients;Assist...

  • Licensed Mental Health Assessor

    2 months ago

    Baton Rouge, United States HCO Behavioral Health Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSalary: $40.00 - $55.00 per hourWe are looking for Licensed Mental Health Professionals (LPC's, LCSW's, LMFT's) to conduct client assessments.  **Evening and Weekend availability needed**Licensed Clinical AssessorRESPONSIBILITIES:1. Responsible to provide behavioral health consultation to children adolescents,...

  • Mental Health Professional

    4 days ago

    Baton Rouge, United States HCO Behavioral Health Services Full time

    POSITION SUMMARY:The Mental Health Specialist/Professional is responsible for rendering mental health services under the supervision of a LMHP and Program Director, including but not limited to:Render individual Psychosocial Rehabilitation (PSR) services to both adolescent and adult clients;Assist clients in developing goals for treatment;Assist clients in...

  • Mental Health Professional

    2 months ago

    Baton Rouge, United States Clear Minds Behavioral Health Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSalary: 20-30hrsInterviews the recipient to obtain information concerning mental health history or other pertinent information.Observes the recipient to detect indications of abnormal mental behavior.Assists the LMHP/LPC in administering therapeutic treatment, such as behavior modification and stressmanagement therapy to assist...

  • Licensed Mental Health Clinician

    4 weeks ago

    Baton Rouge, United States Louisiana State University Healthcare Network: New Orleans Full time

    The Licensed Mental Health Professional (LMHP) in this position will function as one of the 10 Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) Teams in the state specifically known as the Spoke Care Team (SCT) as part of the Louisiana State Opioid Response Program (LaSOR). The SCT will serve patients being treated for Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) by Office Based Opioid...

  • Provisional LPC, PLMFT, LMSW, CSW

    3 days ago

    Baton Rouge, United States HCO Behavioral Health Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSalary: $25.00-$31.00 HCO Behavioral HealthAt HCO Behavioral Health, our mission is rooted in a steadfast commitment to delivering caring, compassionate, and competent mental and behavioral health services. We prioritize providing cost-effective solutions that not only meet but exceed the diverse needs and expectations of our...

  • Provisional LPC, PLMFT, LMSW, CSW

    5 days ago

    Baton Rouge, United States HCO Behavioral Health Services Full time

    HCO Behavioral HealthAt HCO Behavioral Health, our mission is rooted in a steadfast commitment to delivering caring, compassionate, and competent mental and behavioral health services. We prioritize providing cost-effective solutions that not only meet but exceed the diverse needs and expectations of our clients. Our goal is to empower individuals to lead...

  • Telehealth Provisional LPC, PLMFT, LMSW, CSW

    3 days ago

    Baton Rouge, United States HCO Behavioral Health Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSalary: $25.00-$28.00 HCO Behavioral HealthAt HCO Behavioral Health, our mission is rooted in a steadfast commitment to delivering caring, compassionate, and competent mental and behavioral health services. We prioritize providing cost-effective solutions that not only meet but exceed the diverse needs and expectations of our...

  • Telehealth Provisional LPC, PLMFT, LMSW, CSW

    5 days ago

    Baton Rouge, United States HCO Behavioral Health Services Full time

    HCO Behavioral HealthAt HCO Behavioral Health, our mission is rooted in a steadfast commitment to delivering caring, compassionate, and competent mental and behavioral health services. We prioritize providing cost-effective solutions that not only meet but exceed the diverse needs and expectations of our clients. Our goal is to empower individuals to lead...

  • Licensed Mental Health Clinician

    4 weeks ago

    Baton Rouge, United States Louisiana State University Healthcare Network: New Orleans Full time

    The Licensed Mental Health Professional (LMHP) in this position will function as one of the 10 Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) Teams in the state specifically known as the Spoke Care Team (SCT) as part of the Louisiana State Opioid Response Program (LaSOR). The SCT will serve patients being treated for Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) by Office Based Opioid...

  • EEG Technician 1

    1 week ago

    Baton Rouge, United States Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System Full time

    Job DescriptionThe EEG Tech operates an electroencephalograph to measure impulse frequencies and differences in electrical potential between various areas of the brain to obtain data for use in diagnosis for brain disorders. The EEG Technician studies wave characteristics during test to detect evidence of brain disorders and may mark graph accordingly for...

  • Blood Donor Technician 1

    3 weeks ago

    Baton Rouge, United States Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System Full time

    Job DescriptionJob Title : Blood Donor Technician 1 Job Summary : Responsible for performing accurate and complete pre-donor health histories to determine donor eligibility. Displays excellent phlebotomy skills. (Aforementioned duties are performed during in-center operations and on mobile blood drives).Experience, Education, Training, Special Skills, and...

  • Mental Health Tech- Weekend Program

    4 days ago

    Baton Rouge, United States Baton Rouge General Full time

    DescriptionJOB PURPOSE OR MISSION: Works collaboratively with and under the direct supervision of a registered nurse to participate in the delivery of patient care for the improvement of quality of life for patients and families. Performs routine and assigned tasks in the treatment facility and provides assistance to the nurse with patient care activities...

  • Staff Psychologist

    4 days ago

    Baton Rouge, United States Department Of Veterans Affairs Full time

    Summary This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment....