Mental Health Technician

Desert Parkway; Las Vegas (NV); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K Retirement Plan

HSA/Healthcare spending account

PTO with holiday premium pay

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Desert Parkway seeks compassionate Mental Health Technicians to provide direct, life-changing care and support to patients. You will work closely with nursing and clinical teams to ensure a safe, supportive environment across day and night shifts.

The role emphasizes observation, documentation, and collaboration within a treatment team to facilitate therapeutic activities and patient orientation within the facility.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Minimum six months of behavioral health or acute hospital experience preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required or willingness to obtain on hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct, compassionate care to patients with mental health conditions.
• Monitor patient behavior and document changes in health or mood.
• Assist patients during behavioral escalations using de-escalation techniques.
• Maintain a safe, structured environment for patients and staff.
• Communicate patient behavior information to the treatment team.
• Encourage patient participation in therapeutic activities.
• Orient new patients to facility, program, and setting.

Skills

Observational skills

Patience

Team communication

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

• 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.

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