Mental Health Technician

Desert Parkway; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K Retirement Plan

PTO Plan with holiday premium pay

Discounted cafeteria meal plan

Life insurance

Short- and long-term disability

Pet Insurance

Identity Theft Insurance

Job summary

Desert Parkway is seeking compassionate Mental Health Technicians to join our team, providing direct, life-changing care to patients while collaborating with nursing and clinical staff to maintain a safe, supportive environment.

You will monitor patient behavior, document changes in health or mood, assist with de-escalation during crises, and encourage participation in therapeutic activities. Day shift (7:00am-7:30pm) and night shift (7:00pm-7:30am) are available.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum six months in behavioral health or acute hospital preferred.
• BLS certification required or willing to obtain upon hire.
• Strong observational skills and physical stamina.
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct, compassionate care to patients with mental health conditions.
• Monitor patient behavior, document changes in health or mood.
• Safely assist patients through behavioral escalations using de-escalation techniques.
• Maintain a healthy, structured, and safe environment for patients and staff.
• Communicates information regarding patients' behavior to other members of treatment team.
• Encourages and facilitates patients' participation in therapeutic activities.
• Orients new patients to facility, program, and setting.
• Day shift (7:00am-7:30pm) and Night shift (7:00pm-7:30am) available

Skills

Observational skills

Physical stamina

Professional boundaries

Patient demeanor

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

BLS certification

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.
• Communicates information regarding patients' behavior to other members of treatment team.
• Encourages and facilitates patients' participation in therapeutic activities.
• Orients new patients to facility, program, and setting.
• Day shift (7:00am-7:30pm) and Night shift (7:00pm-7:30am) available

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum six (6) months of experience in a behavioral health or acute hospital preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required (or willing to obtain upon hire).
• Strong observational skills, physical stamina, and a patient, judgment-free demeanor.
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries.

Benefits

A full benefits package is available the first of the month following just one (1) month of employment!

Desert Parkway offers competitive benefits to include:

• Medical insurance (full time employees)
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Healthcare spending account
• Dependent care spending account
• PTO Plan with holiday premium pay
• Discounted cafeteria meal plan
• Life insurance (including plans for spouse and children)
• Short- and long-term disability (with additional buy-in opportunities)
• Pet Insurance
• Identity Theft Insurance