Mental Health Tech Nights PRN Nights
Baptist Health (Kentucky)LaGrange, KY (La Grange, KY)Part timePosted 1w agoStill open, checked every night- PRN / per diem
- Nights
- BLS
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This posting does not state an hourly rate. Behavioral health technicians employed in Kentucky earn a median of $19.41 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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About the job
Summary
Inpatient Behavioral Health. Mental Health Tech. Night shift, 7p-7a. Some weekends and holidays required.
Job Description
Mental Health Tech Behavioral Health
7p-7a PRN
Where You'll Be:
Baptist Health LaGrange is adding a brand new 11-bed inpatient behavioral health unit. Our focus will be providing care for adults 18 and older who require hospitalization for behavioral health needs in a safe and structured environment. The unit utilizes an interdisciplinary team approach to provide care for patients. Team is made up of registered nurses, mental health technicians, social workers, recreational therapist, and psychiatrist.
What You'll Do
Assists with routine patient care as delegated by nursing staff
Assists in obtaining patient histories, takes vital signs, I & O and documents
Complete safety rounds for patients and unit as delegated/assigned
Maintains clean and tidy patient room/environment
Responds to requests for service and assistance in a positive manner
Advocate for patient
Why You're a Great Fit:
You have had previous experience in behavioral health (not required)
You have a High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
You have or will obtain BLS certification
You are positive and passionate about helping those in our community
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.
From Baptist Health (Kentucky)'s job posting, checked 9 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Baptist Health (Kentucky)
Baptist Health is a health system with 10 (source: Baptist Health, About Baptist Health) hospitals, more than 470 (source: Baptist Health, About Baptist Health) points of care and more than 24,000 (source: Baptist Health, About Baptist Health) employees serving Kentucky and Southern Indiana. Source: Baptist Health, About Baptist Health
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