Mental Health Technician (MHT)
Minden Medical Center · Minden, LA · 1 mo ago
On-siteHealthcareFull-time
About the role
Minden Medical Center is seeking a PRN Mental Health Technician (MHT) to support patients in a safe, respectful setting.
Responsibilities
- Assisting patients with daily activities
- Observing and documenting behaviors
- Supporting therapeutic programming
- Communicating updates to the multidisciplinary team
- Helping with de-escalation and crisis response when needed
Required Qualifications/skills
- A High School Diploma
- C.N.A. certification (preferred)
- Experience with psychiatric and/or geriatric patients (preferred)
- Strong communication, empathy, sound judgment, and a safety-first mindset
- Getting report and orienting to the unit's priorities for the shift
- Spending much of the day on the floor building rapport through steady, respectful interactions and helping keep the milieu calm and organized
- Checking in with teammates, sharing observations, and adjusting to what the unit needs in the moment
- Working on a varied schedule, some shifts are fast-paced and others are more routine; staying flexible, communicating clearly, and keeping patient dignity and safety at the center of your work
If you're ready to contribute
If you're ready to contribute as a Mental Health Technician (MHT) on a varied PRN schedule, we encourage you to apply.