Posted 20 days ago
Mental Health Technician
Las VegasOn-siteFull-time
AI Summary
Mental Health Technician provides direct, compassionate care to patients with mental health conditions, monitors behavior, assists with de-escalation, documents changes, and supports a safe, structured environment alongside nursing and clinical teams.
About this role
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.
Requirements
- 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.
Benefits
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
Skills
Behavioral HealthBLSClinical DocumentationDe-escalation TechniquesPatient MonitoringPatient OrientationTherapeutic Activities Facilitation
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