# Mental Health Technician

> Desert Parkway Behavioral Healthcare Hospital · Las Vegas, United States · Other · Posted 2026-04-23

**Salary:** USD 17–21

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** Assessment and Referral

## Description

We are seeking a compassionate **Mental Health Technician** in Intake to join our team. As the first point of contact for many of our patients, you will play a crucial role in facilitating a smooth, welcoming, and safe admission process. This position involves performing initial intake tasks, obtaining vital signs, ensuring patient safety, and assisting with documentation.

**Key Responsibilities:**

-   **Intake & Admission:** Assist with the admission process, including greeting new patients, assisting with paperwork, and orienting them to the facility.
-   **Clinical Data Collection:** Obtain and record vital signs, monitor nutritional intake, and document patient behaviors/indicators of mental/behavioral status per policy.
-   **Safety & Security:** Conduct safety checks (15-minute rounds), monitor patient behavior, and maintain a safe, therapeutic environment.
-   **Support & Care:** Provide direct, compassionate care to patients with acute mental health conditions (bipolar, schizophrenia, etc.).
-   **Collaboration:** Work closely with the nursing and clinical staff to communicate changes in patient status.

**This is a PRN/on-call position to help fill gaps in coverage. Day shift and night shifts are available, either 7:00am - 7:30pm and/or 7:00pm - 7:30am.**

## Requirements

-   **Education:** High School Diploma or GED required.
-   **Experience:** Minimum one (1) year of experience in a behavioral health setting or residential treatment facility preferred.
-   **Skills:** Excellent interpersonal and crisis intervention skills; previous experience with therapeutic limit-setting.
-   **Certifications:** Current BCLS/CPR certification (or willing to obtain).
-   **Background:** Must be able to pass a background check and drug screen.

## Benefits

401K Retirement Plan

## Apply

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