Mental Health Technician

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

Work arrangement
No