MENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN NEEDED FOR Alt M,Tu,W/Tu,W,Th FT 2P - 10P - Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States

Join Apollo Behavioral Health Hospital as a Full-Time Mental Health Technician on-site in Baton Rouge, LA. This position offers an exciting opportunity to be part of a dedicated team committed to excellence in patient care. You'll have the chance to enhance your skills in a suppo ...

Job description

Join Apollo Behavioral Health Hospital as a Full-Time Mental Health Technician on-site in Baton Rouge, LA. This position offers an exciting opportunity to be part of a dedicated team committed to excellence in patient care. You'll have the chance to enhance your skills in a supportive environment while working collaboratively with mental health professionals. Engage daily in meaningful interactions that foster growth, safety, and integrity within the facility. As you support individuals on their journey to recovery, you will embrace the company's core values of humility, smart problem-solving, and abundant thinking.

This role is perfect for those looking to make a tangible impact on the lives of others. You will have benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life Insurance, Health Savings Account, Paid Time Off, Apollo BApollo 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.ehavioral 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 and profit-sharing plan.. Please visit the careers page on our website to apply for the position. Don't miss the chance to work in a high-performance culture where your contributions truly matter.

What would you do as a Mental Health Technician for Alt M,Tu,W/ Tu,W,Th 2P-10P

As a Full-Time Mental Health Technician at Apollo Behavioral Health Hospital, you will play a pivotal role in our outpatient programs by demonstrating effective teamwork while carrying out routine and assigned tasks. You will document patients' observed behaviors, vital signs, and any significant occurrences as requested by the nursing staff, ensuring accurate and meaningful records. Assisting nurses with patient care tasks and supporting the activity director during therapeutic interventions will be integral to your daily responsibilities.

Flexibility with your work schedule is essential, as you will step in when needed to provide adequate coverage. Additionally, you'll coordinate the distribution of lunches, maintain a clean kitchen, and attend to patients' needs during mealtime while also assisting with daily living activities such as diaper changes, bathing, and feeding. Overseeing the cleanliness of the facility will ensure a safe and welcoming environment for both patients and staff.

Please visit the careers page on our website to apply for the position.

What we're looking for in a Mental Health Technician for Alt M,Tu,W/ Tu,W,Th 2P-10P

To thrive as a Full-Time Mental Health Technician at Apollo Behavioral Health Hospital, several essential skills and attributes are necessary. You must possess the ability to work efficiently under close supervision, maintaining focus amidst distractions and demanding situations from patients. Effective communication skills are vital, enabling you to convey important information clearly and compassionately. Good physical and mental health is crucial, reflected in a warm, empathic attitude towards those in your care.

A strong respect for the dignity, worth, and potential of each individual, paired with a high sense of personal integrity, is fundamental. Additionally, you should be prepared for the physical demands of the role, which include standing for long periods and the ability to lift patients when providing necessary care. With these skills, you will contribute positively to our high-performance culture, ensuring the best outcomes for our patients. Please visit the careers page on our website to apply for the position.

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

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We're looking for talented individuals like you to join our team and help us achieve our goals. If you're passionate, driven, and committed to making a difference, we want to hear from you Don't wait - apply now and take the first step towards a fulfilling career with endless possibilities. Let's work together to make great things happen