Mental Health Technician (MHT) Night Shifts

Renobehavioral; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental plans

Vision insurance

Life Insurance options

401(k) plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Generous PTO

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Reno, Nevada is seeking experienced Mental Health Technicians to provide direct patient care for those with emotional or psychiatric disorders. The role includes monitoring patient activities, co-facilitating groups, and communicating with families. Candidates should have a high school diploma and strong customer service skills. A full benefits package is offered after one month of employment.

Qualifications

• Outstanding Customer Service skills required.
• Minimum one year related experience preferred.
• Ability to work well in crisis situations.
• Willingness to seek supervision when needed.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care to patients with emotional or psychiatric disorders.
• Communicates information regarding patients' behavior to the treatment team.
• Co-facilitates educational and community groups.
• Co-facilitate educational and community groups within the treatment program.
• Encourage participation in therapeutic activities.

Skills

Customer Service skills

Crisis management

Confidentiality

Compassion and respect

Education

High school diploma, GED or equivalent

Job description

Reno Behavioral Healthcare Hospital is GROWING... and seeking more GREAT team members to help our patients on their journey of recovery. We are currently seeking experienced Mental Health Technicians for all shifts.

The Mental Health Technician provides direct patient care to our patients with emotional or psychiatric disorders, and supports the therapeutic team to ensure the safety and well-being of our patients.

Monitor patients' activities and progress; communicating information regarding patients' behavior to other members of treatment team;

Maintains communication with patient, family members, and referral sources in patients' interest;

Co-facilitates educational and community groups within the context of the treatment program;

Encourages and facilitates patients' participation in therapeutic activities;

Qualifications and Skills:

1. High school diploma, GED or equivalent required
2. Outstanding Customer Service skills required
3. Minimum one (1) year related experience preferred
4. Ability to work well in crisis situations
5. Use of appropriate social skills, including demonstration of compassion and respect for staff and patients
6. Ability to maintain information as highly confidential
7. Ability to maintain professional boundaries and willingness to seek supervision in this regard.

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

This package includes Medical (three plans to choose from), Dental (two plans to choose from), Vision, Life Insurance options, including plans for spouse and children, 401(k), Pet Insurance, Identity Theft insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, a very generous PTO plan and more!