Mental Health Technician jobs in Louisiana

Mental Health Technician observes and assists assigned mental health patients and helps with daily living activities, therapeutic activities, and socialization. Responsible for the overall maintenance of a therapeutic environment in the psychiatric unit and to ensure the safety of patents and staff. Being a Mental Health Technician attends and participates in group therapy, in-service education, and staff meetings. Records information about patients including vital signs, weight, and demeanor. Additionally, Mental Health Technician may communicate with patients family as needed. Typically requires an associate degree or equivalent. Typically reports to a registered nurse (rn) or other supervisor. The Mental Health Technician works under moderate supervision. Gaining or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. To be a Mental Health Technician typically requires 1-3 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Mental Health Technician (MHT)
  • Compass Health
  • Opelousas, LA FULL_TIME
  • Compass Behavioral Center of Oplelousas is currently looking to hire Mental Health Technicians!

    Do you want to join an innovative behavioral health team that rewards their team with competitive pay, benefits, and advancement opportunities? Are you a proactive person who takes pride and ownership in your contribution? If so, this could be your next long term role!

    As an MHT, you will provide care in an inpatient behavioral health setting ensuring a safe environment for co-workers, patients, and visitors.

    We believe that each team member plays an integral part in our success, and we are looking for professionals who share our commitment to providing quality treatment through teamwork and integrity.

    Shifts Available:

    • 6AM-6PM
    • 6PM-6AM

    Join the friendly Compass Health Team!

    Compass Health, LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Compass Health, LLC complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

    Job Type: Full-time

    Benefits:

    • 401(k)
    • Dental insurance
    • Health insurance
    • Life insurance
    • Paid time off
    • Vision insurance

    Medical specialties:

    • Psychiatry

    Schedule:

    • 12 hour shift
    • Night shift

    Experience:

    • Behavioral health: 1 year (Required)

    Shift availability:

    • Overnight Shift (Required)
    • Day Shift (Required)

    Work Location: In person

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Mental Health Technician (PRN)
  • Compass Health
  • Iberia, LA PART_TIME
  • CBC at Iberia Medical Center, North Campus, an inpatient facility, is currently looking to hire PRN Mental Health Technicians!! Do you want to join an innovative behavioral health team that rewards th...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Mental health technician
  • Apollo Behavioral Health Hospital
  • Baton Rouge, LA FULL_TIME
  • ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES include but are not limited to the following : DEMONSTRATES teamwork by carrying out routine and assigned tasks within the nursing care and hospital program. ASSURES...
  • 23 Days Ago

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Mental Health Technician/Driver
  • Apollo Behavioral Health Hospital
  • Commerce, LA FULL_TIME
  • OUPATIENT FACILITY MENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN/DRIVER NEEDEDApollo Behavioral Health Hospital, newly constructed in 2018 - state of the art facility conveniently located at 9938 airline highway in the he...
  • 3 Days Ago

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Mental Health Technician Supervisor
  • Regions Behavioral Health Hospital
  • Baton Rouge, LA FULL_TIME
  • Job Title: MHT SupervisorSupervised by: Director of NursingJob Summary: Oversees Mental Health Technician staff. Supervised by Director of Nursing. Responsible for monthly MHT schedule.Mental Health T...
  • 13 Days Ago

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Mental Health Professional
  • Bayou Mental Health Services
  • Alexandria, LA FULL_TIME,PART_TIME
  • Bayou Mental Health Services provides a holistic therapeutic technique to better assist individuals and families adapting and coping with life challenges. We provide home and community based services ...
  • 8 Days Ago

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Mental Health Technician
  • Perimeter Healthcare
  • Jackson, TN
  • **JOIN OUR GROWING TEAM!** Shift Diff. Available for Nights/Weekends! Perimeter Behavioral of Jackson has immediate open...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Mental Health Technician
  • Universal Health Services
  • Oklahoma City, OK
  • Responsibilities Cedar Ridge Behavioral Hospital provides inpatient and residential treatment services for ages 5-17. Ou...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Mental Health Technician
  • Universal Health Services
  • Winston Salem, NC
  • Responsibilities This opportunity is for part-time (24 hours per week) Mental Health Technician (MHT). The position offe...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Mental Health Technician
  • State of Alabama
  • Montgomery, AL
  • The Mental Health Technician is a permanent, full-time position with the Department of Mental Health. Positions are loca...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Mental Health Technician PRN
  • HCA
  • Chattanooga, TN
  • Introduction Are you looking for a work environment where diversity and inclusion thrive? Submit your application for ou...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Mental Health Technician - HBS
  • Halifax Health
  • Daytona Beach, FL
  • Overview Halifax Health is seeking a Mental Health Technician for Halifax Behavioral Services. Summary The Mental Health...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Mental Health Technician
  • HCA
  • West Palm Beach, FL
  • Introduction Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a(an) Mental Health Technician? At HCA Florida J...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Mental Health Technician
  • HCA
  • Miami, FL
  • Introduction Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a(a...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

Louisiana is bordered to the west by Texas; to the north by Arkansas; to the east by Mississippi; and to the south by the Gulf of Mexico. The state may properly be divided into two parts, the uplands of the north, and the alluvial along the coast. The alluvial region includes low swamp lands, coastal marshlands and beaches, and barrier islands that cover about 20,000 square miles (52,000 km2). This area lies principally along the Gulf of Mexico and the Mississippi River, which traverses the state from north to south for a distance of about 600 mi (970 km)) and empties into the Gulf of Mexico; ...
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Income Estimation for Mental Health Technician jobs
$33,561 to $42,241

Mental Health Technician in Stamford, CT
Mental health technicians help in the coordination of mental health care services, help in the assessment of patients, monitoring of patients, documenting patients care, assisting patients to bath or use the toilet, and also help to identify the special needs of patients.
October 17, 2019
Mental Health Technician in Lorain, OH
Performs a variety of routine activities to provide physical and psychological care to clients/patients receiving treatment within the Maricopa Integrated Health System.  The client/patient population carries a primary or secondary mental health diagnosis and is 18 years of age or older.
November 14, 2019
Mental Health Technician in Albuquerque, NM
Behavioral Health Technicians will help with resident meal preparation.
November 14, 2019