Mental Health Tech Perinatal Mental Health Unit PRN

The Womans Hospital Perinatal Mental Health Unit is the states first inpatient pregnancy and postpartum psychiatric unit. The unit has a specialty focus on perinatal women suffering from acute mental health conditions and requiring detainment for the treatment of perinatal women suffering from mental health illness.

As a key member of the healthcare team the Mental Health Technician will provide essential support to mothers experiencing perinatal mental health challenges. This role involves ensuring the emotional and psychological well-being of patients during the critical perinatal period and assisting in creating a supportive and therapeutic environment.

Requirements :

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Two years of prior experience in behavioral and mental health
• Inpatient experience is highly preferred
• Certified Nursing Assistant is highly preferred
• Relevant certification as a Mental Health Technician is highly desired upon hire
• Crisis / Violence Intervention Training preferred.

Responsibilities of the Mental Health Tech position include but are not limited to :

Schedule :

PRN Minimum Shifts : Two 12-hour day (6 : 30a-7p) or night shifts (6 : 30p-7a) per 4-week period

Pay Range :

$14.18 - $20.03 based on experience shift differentials

A Work Experience with Purpose

Womans is one of the largest specialty hospitals in the country dedicated to the care of women and infants. Nationally recognized for exceptional patient care innovative programs and a supportive work environment we consistently exceed state and national benchmarks for patient satisfactiona reflection of our commitment to those we serve.

Were home to Louisianas largest delivery service and perform thousands of procedures annually including over 8500 surgeries and 35000 breast procedures. Womans was the first hospital in the Baton Rouge area to earn Magnet designation for nursing excellence and were honored to be named one of Modern Healthcares Best Places to Work in Healthcare year after year.

We are proud of the care our staff provides to patientsand to one anotherevery day.

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We are an equal opportunity employer at Womans Hospital. We do not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex sexual orientation age disability genetic information veteran status national origin gender identity and / or expression marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law.

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Employment Type : Gig

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 14 - 20