MENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN NEEDED

Shifts available :

PRN - 7am-7pm (WEEKENDS ONLY)

Apollo Behavioral Health Hospital, newly constructed in 2018 - state of the art facility conveniently located at 9938 airline highway in the heart of the city at the intersection of I-12 and Airline Hwy.

Job Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates teamwork by carrying out routine and assigned task with the outpatient programs
• Documents patient's observed behavior, vital signs, significant occurrences, departure from hospital, and observation findings of patients as requested by nurse
• Assist nurse with patient care tasks and the nurse or activity director with therapeutic interventions
• Flexible with work schedule when necessary to provide coverage
• Assists with coordination of distributing lunches, cleaning the kitchen after lunch and attending to the patients' needs during lunch
• Provide care and assist patients in daily living activities including but not limited to diaper change, cleaning, bathing and feeding
• Oversees the cleanliness of the facility

Skills Needed:

• 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

Education/Experience/License required:

• At least One year mental health experience preferred
• Must have High School Diploma/G.E.D.
• Must have CPR certification
• Maintain CPI certification

Please visit the careers page on our website www.apollo-bhh.com to apply for the position.

Apollo Behavioral Health Hospital provides a competitive salary, a good work environment, and good benefits package that includes holiday pay, PTO, health, dental, vision, Life Insurance 401(k) plan, and profit-sharing plan.

Shift available :

PRN - 7am-7pm (WEEKENDS ONLY)