Mental Health Technician (MHT) Job at Thrive Behavioral Hospital, Las Vegas, NV

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  • Thrive Behavioral Hospital
  • Las Vegas, NV

Job Description

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

Differential pay offered on certain days/shifts.

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.

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.

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.

Job Tags

Day shift,

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