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Mental Health Technician - Psychiatric IP Unit
About the Role
Psychiatric inpatient role. Flexible schedule. BLS required. CPI training provided. Work in a supportive healthcare environment.
Join Ochsner Health as a Mental Health Technician - Psychiatric IP Unit in Monroe, Louisiana.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent. Work Experience Required
- None. Certifications Required
- American Heart Association Health Care Provider (BLS). Complete Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) requirements within first month of employment. Preferred
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Call responsibilities required.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
Apply to join Ochsner Health as a Mental Health Technician - Psychiatric IP Unit.
Key Responsibilities
Provides delegated nursing care and assists psychiatric patients with activities of daily living. Participates in therapeutic milieu activities and ensures compliance with hospital policies and safety standards.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Certifications
Key Skills
Psychiatry Career Context
In Louisiana, Psychiatry listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$150k across 37 listings, vs ~$233k nationally (5,806 listings).
Louisiana's cost-of-living index is 90.0 (US average = 100) — Louisiana ranks #7 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 60.8% of Louisiana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
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