Mental Health Technician

Responsibilities

River Oaks Hospital, located minutes outside of New Orleans, Louisiana, is a 126-bed psychiatric facility that has provided quality treatment to individuals suffering from mental illness and/or addictive disorders since 1970. Situated on a 14-acre campus, inpatient services are available for adults and adolescents. We also offer a partial hospitalization program (PHP) and intensive outpatient programs (IOP) for adults.

The New Orleans Institute provides specialized services for the treatment of trauma and compulsive behaviors. The Eating Disorders Treatment Center offers a comprehensive program for male and female adults with anorexia, bulimia, and related eating disorders. Both the New Orleans Institute and the Eating Disorders Treatment Center are nationally recognized for their excellence. These programs receive referrals from around the United States and are acknowledged as leading centers in their respective fields.

River Oaks Hospital is seeking a dynamic and talented Mental Health Tech  full time  NIGHTS to provide direct care and supervision for residents, assures residents are kept safe, learn and practice appropriate hygiene and self-help skills, and are aware of rules and expectations. Acts as a role model for residents, demonstrating effective problem solving and decision-making skills.  Assists in providing recreational and therapeutic activities for the residents, transporting residents to and from medical appointments, and assuring scheduled programming is carried out. Performs duties as assigned by the Chief Nursing Officer, Assistant Director of Nursing, and Nurse Manager in accordance with the DHH, ANA Standards of Practice for Psychiatric Mental Health Care, and facility mission, values, policies, and behavioral standards.

Qualifications

Job Duties may include but are not limited to:

• Demonstrate ability to recognize signs and symptoms of anxiety and impending behavioral escalation as assessed by supervisor.
• Can verbalize developmental tasks of both adolescents and adults.
• Demonstrates consistant care and supervision of patients as observed by supervisor.
• Demonstrated proper technique for Handle with Care as observed by supervisor and/or Handle with Care Facilitator
• Follows facility policy regarding patient rounds as evidenced by documentation on rounds sheets.
• Strategizes with patients and co-workers toplan each shift's activities effectively and therapeutically.

Benefits Highlights:

•  Challenging and rewarding work environment
•  Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
•  Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
•  401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
•  Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
•  More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

Requirements:

• High school graduate or equivelant REQUIRED, degree preferred
• One year of experience working with adults, children and/or aolescents in a behavioral health or inpatient setting preferred
• Must maintain CPR certification.
• Good communication skills, stable emotional make-up, ability to work under stress, professional conduct, appropriate boundaries, setting limits and maintaining confidentiality are a must.

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500® corporation, annual revenues  during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies™ and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. 

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. For additional information visit www.uhs.com.

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