Desert Parkway Behavioral Healthcare Hospital

Mental Health Technician

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Part-timeLas Vegas, NV, USA$16In-person

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or GED is required.
Current BLS/CPR certification is required, or the candidate must be willing to obtain it upon hire.
Maintain availability for four shifts per month, with availability for up to eight shifts per month, including two weekend shifts and a holiday rotation.
Submit availability four weeks ahead for schedule building; shifts are assigned by Staffing based on business need and are not self-selected, and hours are not guaranteed.
Commit to on-call availability for same-day call-offs and 1:1 assignments.

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 using de-escalation techniques.
Maintain a healthy, structured, and safe physical environment for patients and staff.
Communicate information about patient behavior to other members of the treatment team.
Encourage and facilitate patient participation in therapeutic activities.
Orient new patients to the facility, program, and setting.

Desired Qualifications

At least six months of experience in behavioral health or an acute hospital setting is preferred.
Previous experience working with people with special needs or autism is preferred.

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

Desert Parkway Behavioral Healthcare Hospital · Las Vegas, United States · Other · Posted 2026-10-20

Salary: From USD 16

Workplace: on_site

Department: Nursing

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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