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Mental Health Technician (MHT)

Minden, LA, USFull-timePosted Oct 12, 2026

Job description

Your Impact

Minden Medical Center is seeking a Full-Time Mental Health Technician (MHT) for our night shift to support patients in a safe, respectful setting where compassionate care matters. This onsite, entry-level role helps the care team maintain a structured environment and respond to patient needs with professionalism and calm.

Key responsibilities include

assisting patients with daily activities, observing and documenting behaviors, supporting therapeutic programming, communicating updates to the multidisciplinary team, and helping with de-escalation and crisis response when needed.

Required qualifications/skills:

  • High School Diploma (required)
  • C.N.A. certification (preferred)
  • Experience with psychiatric and/or geriatric patients (preferred)
  • Strong communication, empathy, sound judgment, and a safety-first mindset

If you're ready to contribute as a Mental Health Technician (MHT) on a FT schedule, we encourage you to apply.

A Typical Shift

As a FT Mental Health Technician (MHT), your night starts by getting report and orienting to the unit's priorities for the shift. You'll spend much of your time present on the floor-building rapport through steady, respectful interactions and helping keep the milieu calm and organized. Throughout the day you'll check in with teammates, share observations, and adjust to what the unit needs in the moment.

Because the schedule is varied, some shifts are fast-paced and others are more routine; either way, you'll stay flexible, communicate clearly, and keep patient dignity and safety at the center of your work.

Description copied from Mindenmedicalcenter's careers page. Read the full posting before you apply.

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