Mental Health Technician (On Call/PRN) - Day and Night shifts
Desert Parkway Behavioral Healthcare Hospital · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States · 2026-10-20
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.
• 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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