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Mental Health Technician (On Call/PRN) - Day and Night shifts

Desert Parkway Behavioral Healthcare Hospital

Las Vegas, NVPer DiemSeen 4 days agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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Compensation
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Location
Las Vegas, NV
Schedule
Per Diem
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

BLS/CPR Certification

Job overview

Desert Parkway Behavioral Healthcare Hospital is seeking Mental Health Technicians to provide direct care to patients with mental health conditions. Technicians work with nursing and clinical teams to support a safe environment, monitor and communicate patient behavior, assist with behavioral escalations, and facilitate therapeutic activities. Day and night shifts are available; the on-call commitment includes same-day call-offs and 1:1 assignments, with hours not guaranteed.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Observational SkillsPhysical StaminaPatient DemeanorProfessional BoundariesMental Health CarePatient MonitoringDe-EscalationTherapeutic Activities

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GEDBehavioral Health or Acute Hospital ExperienceSpecial Needs or Autism ExperienceBLS/CPR Certification

Benefits

401(k) Match

Full job description

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.

  • Communicate information regarding patients' behavior to other members of treatment team.

  • Encourages and facilitates patients' participation in therapeutic activities.

  • Orient new patients to facility, program, and setting.

  • Day shift (7:00am-7:30pm) and Night shift (7:00pm-7:30am) available

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED required.

  • Minimum six (6) months of experience in a behavioral health or acute hospital preferred.

  • Previous experience working with special needs/autism experience preferred.

  • Current BLS/CPR certification required (or willing to obtain upon hire).

  • Strong observational skills, physical stamina, and a patient, judgment-free demeanor.

  • Ability to maintain professional boundaries.

  • Four (4) shifts per month required with availability for up to 8 shifts per month (including 2 weekend shifts and a holiday rotation).

  • Availability submitted 4 weeks ahead, in time for the schedule build. Shifts assigned by Staffing based on business need (not self-selected; hours not guaranteed).

  • Commitment is on-call for same day call offs and 1:1's.

Benefits

401K Retirement Plan

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