Mental Health Technician (Full Time) - Day and Night Shifts

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.

• 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.
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

• 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