Mental Health Technician (MHT)

Thrive Behavioral Hospital; Spring Valley (NV); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Thrive Behavioral Hospital in Spring Valley, NV, is seeking staff to provide therapeutic support to psychiatric patients under direct supervision. You will observe, encourage, and record patient activities and progress, and assist with vital signs and appointments as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, CPR and CPI certifications, and knowledge of psychotropic medications and cultural sensitivity.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; relevant coursework preferred.
• Knowledge of psychotropic medications and cultural sensitivity.
• CPR certification, annual skills verification, and Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic support to psychiatric patients under direct supervision.
• Observe, encourage, and record patient activities and progress.
• Adjust therapeutic approach based on patient acuity, age, gender, and culture.
• Safely perform vital signs, assist with personal hygiene, and accompany patients to medical appointments.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient records and adhere to patient rights.

Skills

Documentation

Communication

Patient care

Team coordination

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Compensation: $16-$18/HR based on experience.

Differential pay offered on certain days/shifts.

Responsibilities:

• Provide therapeutic support to psychiatric patients under direct supervision.
• Observe, encourage, and record patient activities and progress.
• Ensure patient safety by being vigilant and minimizing risks.
• Act as a professional role model and communicate effectively with the treatment team.
• Adjust therapeutic approach based on patient acuity, age, gender, and culture.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent; preference for behavioral sciences degree or relevant coursework.
• Knowledge of psychotropic medications and cultural sensitivity.
• Adherence to program policies and procedures.
• Strong documentation and communication skills.
• CPR certification, annual skills verification, and Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification.

Populations Served:

• Child (1-12 years), Adolescent (13-17 years), Adult (18-64 years), Geriatric (65+ years).

Essential Job Functions:

• Customer service, nursing services, and therapeutic milieu support.
• Safely perform vital signs, assist with personal hygiene, and accompany patients to medical appointments.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient records and adhere to patient rights.

Work Environment:

• An indoor climate-controlled environment with exposure to psychiatric patients.
• Physical requirements include sitting, stooping, standing, walking, and lifting up to 35 lbs.
• Ability to work outside of routine hours, including holidays and weekends.

Employee Acknowledgement:

• Agree to perform essential job functions and work beyond routine hours.
• Understand the 24/7 operation and potential adjustments to work assignments.