Desert Parkway Behavioral Healthcare Hospital

Desert Parkway Behavioral Healthcare Hospital

·9 days ago

Mental health technician (on call/prn) - day and night shifts

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Location

onsite, Las Vegas, NV, United States

Commitment

Full Time

Level

Junior (<2 years)

Required skills

Patient CareMental Health SupportDe-escalation TechniquesBehavioral MonitoringDocumentationCrisis InterventionBLS CertificationCPR CertificationObservational SkillsProfessional BoundariesPatient Orientation

Job Description

We are seeking compassionate and dedicated Mental Health Technicians to join our team. You will play a vital role in providing direct, life-changing care to patients, working closely with our nursing and clinical teams to maintain a safe, supportive environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Provide direct, compassionate care to patients with mental health conditions.
  • Monitor patient behavior, listen to concerns, and accurately document changes in health or mood.
  • Safely assist patients through behavioral escalations utilizing de-escalation techniques.
  • Maintain a healthy, structured, and safe physical environment for patients and staff.
  • Communicate information regarding patients' behavior to other members of treatment team.
  • Encourages and facilitates patients' participation in therapeutic activities.
  • Orient new patients to facility, program, and setting.

Day shift (7:00am-7:30pm) and Night shift (7:00pm-7:30am) available.

High school diploma or GED required.

Minimum six (6) months of experience in a behavioral health or acute hospital preferred.

Previous experience working with special needs/autism experience preferred.

Current BLS/CPR certification required (or willing to obtain upon hire).

Strong observational skills, physical stamina, and a patient, judgment-free demeanor.

Ability to maintain professional boundaries.

Four (4) shifts per month required with availability for up to 8 shifts per month (including 2 weekend shifts and a holiday rotation).

Availability submitted 4 weeks ahead, in time for the schedule build. Shifts assigned by Staffing based on business need (not self-selected; hours not guaranteed).

Commitment is on-call for same day call offs and 1:1's.

401K Retirement Plan.

Ready to join the team?

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