Mental Health Care Worker Jobs in Louisiana

Job Title: Mental Health Techs Company: Location: New Orleans, LA Description: Community Care Hospital-uptown Hiring for Mental Health Techs- Must have at least one year of mental health experience or a bachelors degree in psychology or related field MHT's: PRN's for days and nights F/T day - 4 positions available F/T night - 4 positions available

Job Title: Nursing - Psychiatric Technician Company: River Oaks Hospital Location: Harahan, LA Description: Assits in the care of the patient; participates in patient and family teaching and works cooperatively with other patient care personnel in maintaining a high level of quality service to patients of all ages found within the scope of services. High; heavy patient interaction; responds to codes.  This position may require duties including lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds; pushing and pulling more than 100 pounds, and requires frequent standing, walking, balancing, stooping, bending, kneeling, and reaching.  Good visual and auditory acuity as well as good manual dexterity and the ability to be readily understood are essential.  Must be able to work in stressful environment.  May be exposed to biohazards and chemicals as outlined in the Infection Control, Safety, and MSDS Manuals; and other hazards/unpleasant working conditions.    Requirements Bachelor's degree in a related field or two (2) to four (4) years related experience in psychiatric field.  Ability to work wit others in a team environment.  Ability to obtain and interpret information in terms of patients needs.  Understanding of the range of treatment needed by patients.  Possess knowledge of the developmental issues of patients in terms of therapeutic milieu, family support and discharge planning.  Direct experience working with patient and provide specific type of nursing services required by patients.

Job Title: PSYCHIATRIC AIDE 1 Company: State of Louisiana Location: Mandeville, LA Description: Job Title: PSYCHIATRIC AIDE 1 Agency: DHH-Mental Health Area A Opening Date: Wed. 06/03/09 Closing Date/Time: Continuous State Salary Range: $7.24 - $15.22 hourly $1,255.00 - $2,638.00 monthly Agency Hiring Range: Min:   Max: Job Type: Probational/Original/Promotion-All Classified Location: Mandeville, Louisiana |   Description MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: No experience or training is required.  Supplemental Information: The position is in a Career Progression Group and may be filled as either Psychiatric Aide 1 or Psychiatric Aide 2 depending upon the level of experience of the selected applicant. The entry salary: Psychiatric Aide 1 is $1,274.00 monthly. Psychiatric Aide 2 is $1,364.13 monthly. The maximum salary for Psychiatric Aide 2 is $2,824.00.  Please refer to the “Job Specifications” tab located at the top of the LA Careers “Current Job Opportunities page” for specific information on salary ranges, minimum qualification requirements and job concepts for each level. No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy. To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of work experience. An application may be considered incomplete if the work experience and education sections are not completed. Please list all work experience. For further information about this vacancy contact: Human Resources Jobline Southeast Louisiana Hospital PO Box 3850 Mandeville La  70470 Register to View  Job Concepts: Function of Work: To perform responsible non-professional nursing support work which involves assisting in creating and maintaining a therapeutic environment for patients. Level of Work: Entry. Supervision Received: Close from a Psychiatric Aide Supervisor or other professional medical personnel. Supervision Exercised: None. Location of Work: State health care facilities and rehabilitation centers. Job Distinctions: Differs from the Psychiatric Aide 2 by the limitation of responsibility in the performance of duties.  Examples of Work: Performs all tasks in a training capacity. Assists to create and maintain a therapeutic environment for mentally ill and/or substance abuse patients to include performing routine nursing duties such as taking vital signs and weighing patients. Records data on patients' charts concerning behavioral observations, vital signs, symptoms, accidents, injuries, etc. Cares for the personal needs of patients and assists them in good grooming, personal hygiene, eating, and the control of money and valuables. Accompanies patients to clinics, meals, recreational activities, field trips, etc. to insure safety and prevent elopements. Cleans, sanitizes and maintains safe surroundings. Performs required duties in maintaining a safe and sanitary environment for patients by assisting in cleaning physical surroundings, furnishings, and equipment in patient care area. Performs housekeeping duties such as changing bed linens, making beds, and assisting with washing patients clothes. Assists in restraining hostile and physically violent patients utilizing therapeutic intervention techniques. Makes rounds to check patients' presence; checks for compliance with safety rules and regulations and documents appropriately. Interacts with patients as a therapeutic function; observes and reports condition of patients to appropriate professional personnel. Observes, collects, and labels urines for drug screen and/or analysis. Administers breathalyzer. Participates with groups in therapeutic activities. Assists in emergency situations. Supervises the work of patients engaged in work activities.

Job Title: MENTAL HEALTH TECH Company: CHRISTUS Health Location: Lake Charles, LA Description: Primarily responsible for the safety of all clients being treated at the facility. Will provide timely and appropriate documentation and feedback to the professional staff regarding client behavior, infractions, and progress. Exhibits a general knowledge of the field of psychiatry. Will follow the established policies and procedures. Will accomplish the general function and performance goals. Tasks involve non-nursing activities and nursing activities JOB REQUIREMENTS: Machines, Tools, Equipment Wheelchairs, intercom, Addressograph, blood pressure apparatus, thermometer, audio-visual, coffee machines, medical records, filing cabinets, crisis phone. Education / Professional Qualifications High school graduate or equivalent; At least 18 years of age, knowledge of mental health and the treatment process or demonstrate ability to develop skills needed. Some college courses preferred, but not required. Training On the job training, past experience as mental health tech or nurses aid

Job Title: PSYCHIATRIC AIDE SUPERVISOR 1 Company: State of Louisiana Location: Bossier City, LA Description: Job Title: PSYCHIATRIC AIDE SUPERVISOR 1 Agency: DVA-NW LA War Veterans Home Opening Date: Thu. 09/10/09 Closing Date/Time: Continuous State Salary Range: $8.87 - $18.65 hourly $1,538.00 - $3,233.00 monthly Agency Hiring Range: Min:   Max: Job Type: Probational/Original Location: Bossier City, Louisiana |   Description MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Two years of experience in psychiatric patient care or in providing care, guidance or training to the mentally retarded, physically disabled or chemically dependent. SUBSTITUTIONS: College training with at least six semester hours per year in education, psychology, counseling, social work, sociology, child guidance, or nursing may be substituted for the required experience on the basis of thirty semester hours for one year of experience. A Mental Health Aide Diploma from a vocational technical college with an approved curriculum from the Louisiana State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education will substitute for six months of the required experience. NOTE: Most vacancies will be filled by promotion. Completion of an in-service training program administered by the department may be required.  Supplemental Information: No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy. To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. For further information about this vacancy contact: Cassandra Bell-Atkins LDVA/Northwest LA War Veterans Home 3130 Arthur Ray Teague Parkway Bossier City, LA  71112 Register to View  Job Concepts: Function of Work: To perform highly responsible non-professional nursing support work, which involves supervising lower-level paraprofessional healthcare staff. Level of Work: Supervisor. Supervision Received: General from a Psychiatric Aide Supervisor 2 and/or from other healthcare personnel. Supervision Exercised: Direct over lower-level paraprofessional healthcare staff. Location of Work: State health care facilities and rehabilitation centers. Job Distinctions: Differs from the Psychiatric Aide 3 by the presence of supervisory responsibilities. Differs from the Psychiatric Aide Supervisor 2 by the absence of supervisory responsibilities over several wards. Psychiatric Aide Supervisor 1 positions serve as first-line supervisors.  Examples of Work: Supervises lower-level paraprofessional healthcare staff providing therapeutic and environmental care of patients on a ward during an assigned shift. Gives report at change of shift. Assigns and performs routine nursing duties such as taking vital signs, assisting with treatments, diabetic urine tests, etc. Assigns duties and maintains a safe and sanitary environment for patients; assists in cleaning physical surroundings, furnishings, and equipment in patient care area. Documents on patient's chart pertinent behavior, or incidents (accidents or injuries) or any complaints made by patients, and reports such to supervisor. Assists in patient management utilizing therapeutic intervention techniques; restrains hostile and physically violent patients when necessary. Makes rounds to check patient's presence and checks for compliance with safety, sanitation, and therapeutic environment. Interacts with patients as a therapeutic function. Reports condition of patients to appropriate professional personnel. Conducts groups in therapeutic activities such as reality orientation and re-motivation. Maintains awareness of patients' whereabouts at all times, reports appropriately, and assists in the search and return of eloped patients. Provides constant visual and intensive care for extremely suicidal, combative, or disturbed patients to assure safety and well being of the patients; documents appropriately. Orients patients to environment and reviews patients' rights; is responsible for admission, transfer, and discharge procedures. Maintains specific forms as required by the facility. Assist in emergency situations. Performs duties of any lower level psychiatric aide as necessary.