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.

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

About Desert Parkway Behavioral Healthcare Hospital

Desert Parkway Behavioral Healthcare Hospital is a Joint Commissioned accredited, private, high quality, 152-bed, acute psychiatric facility located in the center of Las Vegas, Nevada.

Desert Parkway’s comprehensive mental health programs are designed to treat children as young as 7 years old, adolescents, adults and seniors. And we have a specialized Hope for Heroes program for first responders and the military.

Our inpatient care is monitored 24 hours a day in a safe, secured facility. Desert Parkway's licensed medical team provides trauma-informed, evidence-based treatments, medication management, and "Next Step" Outpatient Programs in our Outpatient Services Facility.

We are dedicated to helping patients with mental illness, behavioral illness, chemical dependency, detox, PTSD and dual-diagnosis with compassion and kindness. Our specialized services include: a no charge, confidential assessment; inpatient psychiatric crisis stabilization with 24 hour supervisions; mental illness and behavioral concerns; chemical dependency; detox/rehab; addictions; and suicidal thoughts.

Our Hope for Heroes program includes a specialized intake protocol and treatment for military and first responders in their exclusive 23-bed unit. This wing has its own indoor gym for fitness therapy, computer room with natural sunlight. The 24/7 direct Hope for Heroes First Responder & Military intake number: (725) 221-3517.

Desert Parkway's Circle of Care Includes:

Intensive Outpatient and Partial-Hospitalization Programs

Individual, group and family therapy with licensed therapist

EMDR Therapy

Trauma Recovery Yoga

Dietician

Indoor basketball court

Pet/Art/Music Therapy

Chaplain/Spiritual Support

28-day First Responder PTSD Program

Next Step Outpatient Services Programs with Discharge Aftercare Plan

Trauma Recovery

Our 24/7 patient helpline is: 877-663-7976

Industry

Healthcare & Social Services

Company Size

51-200 employees

Headquarters

Las Vegas, Nevada

Year Founded

2013

Website

desertparkway.com

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