Inpatient Mental Health Tech: Structured Care & Safety

Spring Mountain Treatment Center; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Generous PTO

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Student loan program

Nursing education assistance

Career development

Pet insurance

Benefits portal

Job summary

Spring Mountain Treatment Center in Las Vegas, NV is seeking a full-time Mental Health Tech (MHT) to provide daily patient interaction, support, and safety in an acute inpatient setting. You will document clinical information, assist with daily living activities, and collaborate with nursing and therapy staff to maintain a structured, therapeutic milieu.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, at least one year in a psychiatric setting, strong communication skills, and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum one year of experience in a psychiatric setting.
• Strong communication and observation skills.
• Ability to document information accurately.
• BLS Basic Life Support certification required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct safety checks and supervise patients at 15-minute intervals as required.
• Interact with patients, observe behaviors, and report significant observations to nursing staff.
• Provide a safe, supportive, and structured milieu environment.
• Assist with activities of daily living as needed.
• Record vital signs and other measurements when assigned and document in patient records.
• Support nurses, teachers, activity therapists and other departments in activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Observation skills

Documentation

Safety focus

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Spring Mountain Treatment Center in Las Vegas, NV is seeking a full-time Mental Health Tech (MHT) to provide daily patient interaction, support, and safety in an acute inpatient setting. You will document clinical information, assist with daily living activities, and collaborate with nursing and therapy staff to maintain a structured, therapeutic milieu.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, at least one year in a psychiatric setting, strong communication skills, and BLS certification.