Mental Health Technician MHT

Central Desert Behavioral Health Hospital; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 24,108 - 30,996; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

DailyPay option

Employee Assistance Plan

401(k)

Paid Time Off Plan

Job summary

Central Desert Behavioral Health Hospital is seeking a full-time Mental Health Technician (MHT) in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The role involves providing direct patient care, assisting with medical records, and ensuring patient safety.

Qualifications include a High School diploma and CPR certification. Competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package are offered, including medical insurance, tuition reimbursement, and a $3,000 sign-on bonus for new hires.

Qualifications

• 1 year equivalent work experience in psychiatric/addictive disease treatment facility is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and assist in maintaining medical records.
• Monitor patient interactions and safety.
• Perform medical procedures under RN direction.

Skills

CPR certification

Verbal and non-verbal communication

Reliability in transportation

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Job Highlights

Now offering a $3,000 sign on bonus for newly hired, full time MHT. Newly hired full time MHT must start on or before May 31, 2026 to qualify for bonus – apply today!

Position Summary

The Mental Health Technician MHT provides direct patient care. Assists in maintaining medical records, monitoring patient interactions and safety as well as clerical support, patient data collection and performing medical procedures under the direction of an RN utilizing knowledge of verbal and non-verbal communication skills to provide targeted therapeutic interventions with patients.

Posted Salary Range

USD $17.50 - USD $22.50 /Hr.

Wage Commensuration

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience, education and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

Duties & Responsibilities

The Mental Health Technician works in harmony with the nursing staff to provide care for our patients. In addition, the Mental Health Technician is responsible for:

• Directing patient care
• Assisting with maintaining medical records
• Monitoring patient interactions and safety
• Providing clerical support
• Assisting in patient data collection
• Performing medical procedures under the direction of a Registered Nurse.

Qualifications & Requirements

• High School diploma required
• In general 1 yr. equivalent work experience in psychiatric/addictive disease treatment facility
• Must be CPR certified
• Must have a reliable source of transportation

Benefits

All of our employees are valued and receive a competitive wage; full time team members are also offered a comprehensive benefit package which includes:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance/ Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition Reimbursement & Nursing Loan Repayment Programs
• PerkSpot - Local Deals and Weekly Perks Program
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off Plan
• New Pet Insurance Discount available
• DailyPay option available! – Get your pay, when you need it.
• Purchasing Power - online purchase/payroll deduction
• Tickets at Work - entertainment ticket discounts
• Employee Assistance Plan - easy-to-use services to help with everyday challenges of life (available for all employees and their families)
• Helping Friends Foundation - our employees’ hardship/crisis fund
• Auto and Home Insurance - employee discount available – payroll deduction!
• In-facility education programs and more!

EOE Statement

Drug Free, Smoke-Free work place. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets