Mental Health Technician and Security Guard

Job overview

The Mental Health Technician and Security Guard role is onsite at Freedom Behavioral Hospital in Lake Charles, LA. Compensation is described as competitive, with no numeric amount specified. The hospital provides psychiatric care to adult and geriatric patients in the community. The security-focused role helps maintain a safe, secure, and welcoming hospital environment for patients, staff, and visitors. It conducts facility and grounds patrols, supports safety procedures, responds to emergencies, and uses de-escalation and conflict resolution to help preserve a therapeutic setting.

What you'll do

• Conduct routine facility and grounds patrols
• help enforce safety procedures
• respond to emergencies
• use de-escalation and conflict resolution techniques
• maintain a professional security presence
• work with staff to support a safe and therapeutic environment.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

mental health technician

security guard

psychiatric hospital

patient safety

de-escalation

lake charles la

freedom behavioral hospital

adult and geriatric care

medical insurance

dental insurance

vision insurance

prescription drug plan

paid time off

401(k) match

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plan
• paid time off
• 401(k) with company match.

Why this role

The posting identifies law enforcement, jail or prison security, or private security experience as preferred; a high school diploma or GED is required.

About the employer

Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Lake Charles, LLC is hiring for this role. Industry: Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Hospitals. Sector: 62.