# 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

## Apply

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