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Mental Health Technician
Desert Parkway Behavioral Healthcare Hospital
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Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada
Posted
May 04, 2026
Commute
Local Area
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Job Description
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:
- Intake & Admission: Assist with the admission process, including greeting new patients, assisting with paperwork, and orienting them to the facility.
- Clinical Data Collection: Obtain and record vital signs, monitor nutritional intake, and document patient behaviors/indicators of mental/behavioral status per policy.
- Safety & Security: Conduct safety checks (15-minute rounds), monitor patient behavior, and maintain a safe, therapeutic environment.
- Support & Care: Provide direct, compassionate care to patients with acute me...