Mental Health Tech I - Compassionate Care & Crisis Support

Carson Tahoe Regional Healthcare; Carson City (NV); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Carson Tahoe Health is seeking a CNA to support the psychiatric, chemical dependency, youth, and geriatric programs under the direction of the Department Manager and supervision of an RN. The role focuses on direct patient care, basic procedures, and crisis-intervention capable service within a multi-disciplinary team.

The candidate should have a current Nevada CNA certification, BLS, and preferably 1 year healthcare experience.

Qualifications

• BLS certification required.
• 1 year healthcare experience as CNA or equivalent preferred.
• Current CNA certification with Nevada State Board of Nursing.
• Bachelor's Degree in Mental Health related field.
• CIT certified; complete Non-Violent Crisis Intervention within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist in nursing care for mentally ill, emotionally disturbed, cognitively impaired and/or those in chemical dependency treatment.
• Assist patients with bathing, dressing, grooming; encourage hygiene and clean living areas.
• Perform routine RN-guided procedures (urine samples, ice/heat packs, wound care, turning).
• Orient patients to hospital routines; encourage program participation.
• Monitor patients for wandering or self-harm; document checks and observations.
• Document abnormal observations to RN and care team.
• Assist feeding and monitor intake; document consumption.
• Escort patients to off-site appointments.
• Take and record vital signs; report abnormalities.
• Work as a team to provide efficient, therapeutic care.
• Be familiar with basic medical/psychiatric terminology.
• Accurate data entry when admitting and assigning rooms.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

BLS (AHA)

CNA Certification

CIT Certified

Non-Violent Crisis Intervention

Vital signs documentation

Education

Nevada CNA Certification

Bachelor's Degree in Mental Health

Job description

Carson Tahoe Health is seeking a CNA to support the psychiatric, chemical dependency, youth, and geriatric programs under the direction of the Department Manager and supervision of an RN. The role focuses on direct patient care, basic procedures, and crisis-intervention capable service within a multi-disciplinary team.

The candidate should have a current Nevada CNA certification, BLS, and preferably 1 year healthcare experience.