Mental Health Tech - Perinatal Mental Health Unit - PRN

The Woman's Hospital Perinatal Mental Health Unit is the state's 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

Woman's 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 satisfaction-a reflection of our commitment to those we serve.

We're home to Louisiana's largest delivery service and perform thousands of procedures annually, including over 8,500 surgeries and 35,000 breast procedures. Woman's was the first hospital in the Baton Rouge area to earn Magnet designation for nursing excellence, and we're honored to be named one of Modern Healthcare's Best Places to Work in Healthcare year after year.

We are proud of the care our staff provides to patients-and to one another-every day.

For more information or to contact our recruiting team, email us at hrjobs@womans.org.

We are an equal opportunity employer at Woman's 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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