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Mental Health Technician

Apollo Behavioral Health Hospital
Baton Rouge, LA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/10/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/31/2025

MENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN NEEDED

PRN DAYS OR NIGHTS

Apollo Behavioral Health Hospital, newly constructed in 2018 - state of the art Inpatient facility conveniently located at 9938 Airline Highway and our new Outpatient facility located at 615 Chevelle Ct.

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 but not required
  • Must have CPR certification
  • Maintain CPI certification
  • High School Diploma or GED equivalent
  • To apply, please visit or visit the careers page on our website

    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, PTO and a sensitivity towards Employee Work / Life balance.

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