Mental Health Technician PRN Nights

Overview

Join Oceans Behavioral Hospital in Opelousas as a Mental Health Technician PRN Nights. The role supports nursing staff in a therapeutic inpatient setting, providing compassionate care to adults and seniors experiencing anxiety, depression, and other mental health challenges.

• Adhere to professional standards, policies, and federal, state, and local requirements.
• Apply supportive behavior and de‑escalation techniques to manage patients with unacceptable behavior.
• Inventory patient belongings accurately and secure contraband; perform unit safety checks.
• Comply with universal precautions, infection control policies, and required in‑services.
• Implement patient care activities under licensed nursing supervision; record vital signs, weights, ADL, intake/output, nutritional monitoring, and dietary restrictions.
• Assist patients with laundry, meals, bathroom functions, and mobility needs as required.
• Individualize care activities to age‑specific, disability, and culturally sensitive needs.
• Document patient observations, vital signs, nutrition intake, and significant occurrences with 100% accuracy and within defined timelines.
• Communicate task outcomes and follow‑up to nursing staff in a timely manner; coordinate ongoing patient needs with relevant staff.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

High school graduate or equivalent with CNA certification or at least 6 months of prior bedside, direct patient care experience in a healthcare setting is required.

• Read, write, and follow verbal and written instructions; excellent communication skills.
• Work well with diverse populations and utilize age, disability, and cultural specific knowledge.
• Maintain good physical and mental health, holding a high sense of personal integrity and empathy.
• Work under close supervision; complete CPR certification and an Oceans‑approved behavioral de‑escalation program.

• Seniority level – Entry level
• Employment type – Full‑time
• Job function – Health Care Provider
• Industries – Hospitals and Health Care