Mental Health Technician

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

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

Schedule is Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 7:00am - 7:30pm.

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

A full benefits package is available the first of the month following 30 days of employment!

Desert Parkway offers competitive benefits to include

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Healthcare spending account
• Dependent care spending account
• PTO Plan with holiday premium pay
• Discounted cafeteria meal plan
• Life insurance (including plans for spouse and children)
• Short- and long-term disability (with additional buy-in opportunities)
• Pet Insurance
• Identity Theft Insurance