Apollo Behavioral Health Hospital·Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Support safe patient care and unit operations by documenting observations and assisting nursing staff with therapeutic interventions. Maintain facility cleanliness and coordinate patient needs and meal distribution during weekend night shifts.
Apollo Behavioral Health Hospital provides a competitive salary, a good work environment, and good benefits package that includes holiday pay, PTO, health, dental, vision, Life Insurance 401(k) plan, and profit-sharing plan. We are hiring a part-time Mental Health Technician for alternate weekend nights (Sat/Sun 7p–7a) in Baton Rouge, LA 70816 to support safe, respectful patient care and unit operations.
Key responsibilities include supporting outpatient program tasks, documenting patient observations (behavior, vital signs, significant events), assisting nursing staff with patient care and therapeutic interventions, maintaining facility cleanliness, and helping with meal coordination and patient needs.
Requires a high school diploma or GED and CPR certification, with the ability to maintain CPI certification. Preference is given to candidates with over one year of mental health experience and the physical ability to lift patients.
Market context
Behavioral-health roles in Louisiana are often driven by ongoing demand for licensed clinicians who can support individuals with serious mental illness in community and outpatient settings. These positions can be competitive because employers typically look for active Louisiana licensure, at least two years of relevant experience, and a valid driver's license, while benefits such as dental, vision, paid holidays, sick leave, and an employee assistance program may help offset the workload. Before applying, confirm your licensure status and driver’s license are current, and note that the requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original job description to save research time.
