Mental Health Technician

Mental Health Technician at Desert Parkway Behavioral Healthcare Hospital — Las Vegas, NV, US

  • Company: Desert Parkway Behavioral Healthcare Hospital
  • Location: Las Vegas, NV, US
  • Employment type: Full-time
  • Posted: 2026-09-29

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.
  • Communicates information regarding patients' behavior to other members of treatment team.
  • Encourages and facilitates patients' participation in therapeutic activities.
  • Orients new patients to facility, program, and setting.
  • Day shift (7:00am-7:30pm) and Night shift (7:00pm-7:30am) available
  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • Minimum six (6) months of experience in a behavioral health or acute hospital preferred.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required (or willing to obtain upon hire).
  • Strong observational skills, physical stamina, and a patient, judgment-free demeanor.
  • Ability to maintain professional boundaries.

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 (full time employees)
  • 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

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