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Mental Health Technician - On Call/PRN - - Day and Night shifts

Desert Parkway Behavioral Healthcare Hospital · Las Vegas · United States

Mechanic / Technician

Posted: 10/20/2026 · Last checked: 10/21/2026

Job description

Quoted in full from Desert Parkway Behavioral Healthcare Hospital's job posting. Gavroche does not edit it.

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

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