MENTAL HEALTH TECH I - 5615

**POSITION:**Mental Health Tech I **SCHEDULE:**Full Time, Variable Shift **LOCATION:**Carson City, NV (BHS Youth Crisis Center) **SALARY:**Not listed **TO APPLY: **Direct Link:https://css-carsontahoehs-prd.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/Jobs/form/JobPosting[JobPostingSet](CTH,5615,1).JobPostingDisplay?action=_openandlist=JobPostingJobPostingSet.SearchForJobsResultsandcsk.JobBoard=CTHEXTERNAL2.0andcsk.HROrganization=CTHandsortOrderName=JobPosting.ByPostDateBeginSetandpreviousDisabled=trueandfk=JobPostingByPostDateBeginSetandfirstDisabled=trueandhasPrevious=falseandpageSize=10andhasNext=trueandisAscending=falseandlk=JobPostingByPostDateBeginSetandpk=JobPostingByPostDateBeginSet Career Page:https://css-carsontahoehs-prd.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/Jobs/page/JobsHomePage?menu=Homeandcsk.JobBoard=CTHEXTERNAL2.0andcsk.HROrganization=CTH Please note, employers may close jobs on the website at any time. SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Department Manager and supervision of a Registered Nurse, the Mental Health Tech I assists patients in psychiatric, chemical dependency, youth, and geriatric programs. This role supports patient safety, daily living activities, and therapeutic care across diverse behavioral health populations. MINIMUM/PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS: Required: American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers Preferred: Minimum 1 year experience in healthcare as a CNA or equivalent clinical position Current Nevada CNA certification Bachelors Degree in a Mental Health-related field Crisis Intervention Training (CIT) via Sheriffs Department Non-Violent Crisis Intervention certification within 6 months of hire JOB RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES: Assist in nursing care for mentally ill, emotionally disturbed, cognitively impaired, and chemically dependent patients Assist patients with bathing, dressing, grooming, and encourage hygiene and orderly living spaces Perform routine procedures per RN instructions (urine specimens, ice/heat packs, wound care support, patient turning, etc.) Orient patients to hospital routines and encourage program participation Observe patients for safety risks: wandering, self-harm, harm to others Document q15 checks, line-of-sight observation, and 1:1 supervision Report abnormal behavioral or physical observations to RN and care team Feed or encourage patients to eat; document intake and any concerns Escort patients to approved off-site medical or dental appointments Take and record vital signs; report abnormal findings Function effectively as part of a therapeutic care team Demonstrate familiarity with basic medical, psychiatric, and chemical dependency terminology Perform accurate data entry for admissions, room assignments, patient types Perform other related duties as assigned WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Direct patient interaction in behavioral health settings Requires standing, walking, assisting with lifting and repositioning Exposure to behavioral outbursts, unpredictable environments, and crisis situations BENEFITS: Carson Tahoe Health offers a comprehensive benefits package (details available through their HR resources). EEO: Carson Tahoe Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.