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

Desert Parkway Behavioral Healthcare Hospital · Las Vegas, NV

Schedule
Morning, Overnight
Job type
Per diem
Posted
3d ago
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What they're looking for

  • Schedule: 4 shifts per month; includes 2 weekend shifts

About the job

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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