Mental Health Technician, Alternate Weekend Nights

Job overview

The Mental Health Technician role is an onsite, part-time position in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, working alternate weekend nights from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Compensation is not specified; the posting describes a competitive salary. Apollo Behavioral Health Hospital provides patient care and unit support in a behavioral health setting. The technician supports safe, respectful patient care by documenting observations, assisting nursing staff with care and therapeutic interventions, and helping maintain an orderly unit and respond to patient needs during the overnight shift.

What you'll do

• Support outpatient program tasks
• document patient behavior, vital signs, and significant events
• assist nursing staff with patient care and therapeutic interventions
• maintain facility cleanliness
• help coordinate meals and address patient needs
• participate in safety checks, rounding, and charting as described for weekend nights.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

mental health technician

behavioral health

patient care

part-time

alternate weekend nights

7 p.m.–7 a.m.

baton rouge la

apollo behavioral health hospital

cpr

cpi certification

high school diploma or ged

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Holiday pay
• paid time off
• medical, dental, and vision coverage
• life insurance
• flexible spending account
• 401(k)
• profit-sharing plan.

Why this role

High school diploma or GED and CPR certification required; must be able to maintain CPI certification. One or more years of mental health experience is preferred.

About the employer

Apollo Behavioral Health Hospital is hiring for this role. Industry: Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Hospitals. Sector: 62.