Mental Health Technician-Full-Time

Baptist Health
life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement
United States, Kentucky, Corbin
Nov 06, 2025
Summary Mental Health Tech Full-Time, .9 FTE First Shift BHCOR-Cor Trillium Center I Corbin, KY The Adult Psychiatric I unit is licensed for 22 acute psychiatric beds for patients with a primary psychiatric diagnosis. The Adult Psychiatric I unit specializes in adult care of patients 18 years old and older with a primary psychiatric diagnosis. The Mental Health Tech performs clerical and receptionist duties for the nursing unit under the supervision of a registered nurse. The Mental Health Technician also assists with basic patient care duties and demonstrates awareness of the psychosocial aspects involved in patient care. Under direction of the RN/LPN the Mental Health Tech assists and provides group therapy sessions and activity assessments to enable patients with physical, emotional, mental, or social disabilities to acquire an appropriate social/leisure lifestyle, promote independent functioning and enhancing optimal health and wellbeing. Job Description: Mental Health Technician-Full-Time Patient Care and Advocacy (30%) Exceptional Service: Answer call lights promptly, promote dignity, advocate for patients, follow safety and infection control. Personal Care: Assist with feeding, repositioning, bathing, dressing, oral care, toileting, vital signs, I&Os, and bed linens. End-of-Life Care: Ensure dignity, comfort, family support, and perform post-mortem care. Communication & Team Collaboration (20%) Assignments: Receive and carry out tasks from RN/LPN/MHT, participate in rounds, discuss care plans. Customer Relations: Use AIDET, teamwork, and effective communication. Mental Health Support: Communicate and report patient/family concerns. Cognitive & Restorative Care (20%) Cognitive Support: Reorient patients, provide safety measures, report concerns. Restorative Skills: Assist with ambulation, range of motion, bowel/bladder training, and use of assistive devices. Administrative & Record Keeping (20%) Maintain accurate patient records. Handle reports, orientation, cl Clerical duties for admissions/discharges. Manage phone messages, specimens, appointments, and supplies. Safety & Policy Compliance (10%) Follow hospital policies, dress codes, and safety guidelines. Attend required training and drills (fire, disaster, emergency preparedness). Comply with infection control and Life Safety Program. Requirements: High school graduate or equivalent. Minimum of 1 year of health field related experience, and/or a minimum of 30 hours toward a college degree. Certifications based on unit worked: BLS Aegis Training CNA Patient Deterioration Benefits: Full-Time 32 weekly hours (0.8 FTE) - 40 weekly hours (1.0 FTE) Health, Vision, Dental and Pet Insurance Life Insurance Short Term and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance Identity Theft Protection Tuition Reimbursement up to $6,000 annually Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave 5 days of Paid Time Off available upon hire Bereavement Leave (includes pets) PTO Sell Back Program Compassionate Leave Sharing Program (PTO Donation) Employee Support Fund, for employees in need of emergency financial support Retirement with Company Match Work Experience Education If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now! Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.