Mental Health Tech Program
In partnership with Baton Rouge Community College, Woman’s will provide a unique opportunity for two of our current employees to complete a paid 10-week Mental Health Tech program and have the opportunity to be a part of the staff when the unit opens this fall.
The Woman’s Hospital Perinatal Mental Health Unit is the state’s first inpatient pregnancy and postpartum psychiatric unit. The unit has a specialty focus on perinatal women suffering from acute mental health conditions and requiring detainment for the treatment of perinatal women suffering from mental health illness.
As a key member of the healthcare team, the Mental Health Technician will provide essential support to mothers experiencing perinatal mental health challenges. This role involves ensuring the emotional and psychological well-being of patients during the critical perinatal period and assisting in creating a supportive and therapeutic environment.
Requirements:
- High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
- Two years of prior experience as a Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant, Patient Care Tech or other related experience with hands-on patient care is preferred.
- This experience does not have to be with Woman’s.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with patients and their families.
- Ability to remain calm and composed in high-stress situations and maintain a compassionate and empathetic approach.
- Understanding of perinatal mental health issues and a desire to work with this specific patient population.
- Familiarity with healthcare regulations and compliance standards related to patient care and documentation.
Class schedule starting May 14, 2024, and consists of eight weeks of classroom, Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:00 AM-2:30 PM, in addition to two weeks of clinical Monday-Friday, 40 hours per week.
Click here to see the course curriculum.
Log in to ESS > Job Opportunities for more information. If you have any questions or would like to connect with one of our recruiters directly, please e-mail
chanie.smith@womans.org.
