Mental Health Clinician - MSW jobs in Baton Rouge, LA

MENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN NEEDED

FULL TIME 2P - 10

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

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.

Last updated : 2024-04-03