Mental Health Technician / Driver - Outpatient

Desert Parkway Behavioral Healthcare Hospital; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K Retirement Plan

Healthcare spending account

Dependent care spending account

PTO with holiday premium pay

Discounted cafeteria meal plan

Life Insurance

Short- and long-term disability

Pet Insurance

Identity Theft Insurance

Job summary

Desert Parkway Behavioral Healthcare Hospital in Las Vegas, NV seeks a dedicated Mental Health Technician to support our outpatient clinic team. You will assist patients managing mental health and substance use challenges while collaborating with licensed clinicians to maintain a safe, therapeutic environment.

You will greet clients, observe mood and behavior, assist with group activities, and help with daily clerical tasks.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of six months experience in a mental health or behavioral health setting preferred.
• Strong communication skills, deep empathy, and the ability to set firm yet compassionate boundaries.
• Current CPR.
• Clean background check and the ability to pass drug screenings, including marijuana.
• Valid Driver's license and insurance required.
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Greet clients, help them feel comfortable, and assist with daily clinic needs.
• Observe and document patient behavior, moods, and any notable changes; report to clinical team.
• Assist counselors in leading psychoeducational groups and daily therapeutic activities.
• Respond quickly to crisis situations using de-escalation techniques.
• Supervise patients to ensure safety and active participation in treatment.
• Orient new patients to facility, program, and setting.
• Assist with clerical and administrative tasks to support patient care and program operations.
• Accompany and transport patients as assigned.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Observation

Boundary setting

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CPR Certification

Job description

We are hiring a dedicated Mental Health Technician to join our outpatient clinic team. You will support patients managing mental health and substance use challenges. You will work closely with our clinical staff to monitor progress, maintain a safe space, and assist with daily clinic operations.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Greet clients, help them feel comfortable, and assist with their daily clinic needs.
• Observe and document patient behavior, moods, and any notable changes. Report these to the licensed clinical team.
• Assist counselors in leading psychoeducational groups and daily therapeutic activities.
• Respond quickly to crisis situations. Use safe and effective de-escalation techniques.
• Supervise patients to ensure their safety and their involvement in treatment.
• Orient new patients to facility, program, and setting.
• Assist with clerical and administrative assignments to support patient care, program, and organization operations.
• Accompanies and transports patients as assigned.
• Schedule: Monday - Friday from 6:00am - 2:30pm

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of six (6) months experience working in a mental health or behavioral health setting preferred.
• Strong communication skills, deep empathy, and the ability to set firm yet compassionate boundaries.
• Current CPR.
• Clean background check and the ability to pass drug screenings, to include testing for marijuana.
• Valid Driver's license and insurance required.
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries

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
• 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