Mental Health Technician

Job Description

Job 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.
• 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

Requirements

• 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.

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 (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