Mental Health Technician (MHT) in Las Vegas, Nevada at Thrive Behavioral Hospital LLC

Mental Health Technician (MHT)

Compensation: $16-$18/HR based on experience.

Differential pay offered on certain days/shifts.

Day Shift: Sundays Required

Night Shift: FRI, SAT, SUN or SAT, SUN, Mon

Responsibilities:

• Provide therapeutic support to psychiatric patients under direct supervision.
• Observe, encourage, and record patient activities and progress.
• Ensure patient safety by being vigilant and minimizing risks.
• Act as a professional role model and communicate effectively with the treatment team.
• Adjust therapeutic approach based on patient acuity, age, gender, and culture.

Populations Served:

• Child (1-12 years), Adolescent (13-17 years), Adult (18-64 years), Geriatric (65+ years).

Essential Job Functions:

• Customer service, nursing services, and therapeutic milieu support.
• Safely perform vital signs, assist with personal hygiene, and accompany patients to medical appointments.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient records and adhere to patient rights.

Work Environment:

• An indoor climate-controlled environment with exposure to psychiatric patients.
• Physical requirements include sitting, stooping, standing, walking, and lifting up to 35 lbs.
• Ability to work outside of routine hours, including holidays and weekends.

Employee Acknowledgement:

• Agree to perform essential job functions and work beyond routine hours.
• Understand the 24/7 operation and potential adjustments to work assignments.
• If interested, please apply with your qualifications and confirmation of understanding the job requirements.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent; preference for behavioral sciences degree or relevant coursework.
• Knowledge of psychotropic medications and cultural sensitivity.
• Adherence to program policies and procedures.
• Strong documentation and communication skills.
• CPR certification, annual skills verification, and Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification.