Certified Nursing Assistant and Psych Tech

Position: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)/Mental Health Technician (MHT)
Status: Full Time, Non-Exempt

Schedule: 12-Hour Shifts, 7am to 7pm or 7pm to 7am

Schedule: Alternating weeks of three shifts and four shifts; some weekend and holidays required

Certified Nursing Assistant/Mental Health Technician

Join a team that makes a real difference every day. Our CNA/MHTs play an essential role in supporting patients on their path to healing and stability. This is a hands on, people-centered position where compassion, teamwork, and patience truly matter.

About the Role
Make a difference every day as a Mental Health Technician, supporting adolescents in a safe, therapeutic environment. You’ll work closely with our interdisciplinary team to help patients build coping skills, reach treatment goals, and thrive. This role is hands-on, rewarding, and central to patient care.

Key Responsibilities
• Observe and support patients according to their treatment plans and assigned observation levels.
• Assist patients with attending groups, meals, and daily activities on schedule.
• Provide guidance, positive role modeling, and therapeutic communication.
• Supervise and secure patient belongings, ensuring safety and compliance with policies.
• Facilitate educational and remedial groups in a supportive and clinically appropriate manner.
• Perform safety and room checks, contraband searches, and other unit monitoring.
• Respond to codes and emergencies calmly and professionally.
• Document patient interactions, group participation, and behavioral observations accurately and professionally.
• Follow behavior management principles and treatment plan interventions at all times.

Minimum Qualifications
• Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age due to state regulations for adolescent care.

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Current CNA certification in the State of Louisiana required.

• BLS (AHA) and CPI certification required (company-provided if needed).

• Previous relevant experience preferred.
• Available to complete a full week of orientation (Mon-Fri, 7:45 am to 5:00 pm).

• Able to maintain confidentiality and uphold HIPAA standards.

Northlake Behavioral Health is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for all employment; free from discrimination based on race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, associational preferences, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran.