Mental Health Technician (On Call/PRN) — Day and Night Shifts

Job overview

The Mental Health Technician (On Call/PRN) position is onsite in Las Vegas, NV. Compensation is not specified. The technician works with nursing and clinical teams at Desert Parkway Behavioral Healthcare Hospital to maintain a safe, supportive environment for patients. The role provides direct care and observation for patients with mental health conditions, communicates behavioral changes to the treatment team, and uses de-escalation techniques when needed. It also supports therapeutic participation and helps orient new patients to the facility and program.

What you'll do

• Provide direct, compassionate care to patients with mental health conditions
• monitor behavior, listen to concerns, and document changes in health or mood
• assist patients through behavioral escalations using de-escalation techniques
• maintain a safe and structured environment
• communicate patient behavior information to the treatment team
• encourage participation in therapeutic activities
• orient new patients to the facility, program, and setting.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

mental health technician

las vegas nv

desert parkway behavioral healthcare hospital

onsite

on call/prn

day shift 7:00am–7:30pm

night shift 7:00pm–7:30am

behavioral health

patient care

de-escalation

bls/cpr

weekend shifts

holiday rotation

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 401(k) retirement plan.

Why this role

Day shifts are 7:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.; night shifts are 7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m. Four shifts per month are required, with availability for up to eight shifts monthly, including two weekend shifts and a holiday rotation. On-call commitment covers same-day call-offs and 1:1 assignments. High school diploma or GED and current BLS/CPR certification are required; certification may be obtained upon hire.

About the employer

Desert Parkway Behavioral Healthcare Hospital is hiring for this role. Industry: Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Hospitals. Sector: 62.