What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Technician (On Call/PRN) - Day and Night shifts position at Desert Parkway Behavioral Healthcare Hospital?
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
- 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.
401K Retirement Plan