Mental Health Technician MHT

Central Desert Behavioral Health Hospital•Albuquerque, NM

1d•$16 - $19

About The Position

The Mental Health Technician MHT provides direct patient care. Assists in maintaining medical records, monitoring patient interactions and safety as well as clerical support, patient data collection and performing medical procedures under the direction of an RN utilizing knowledge of verbal and non-verbal communication skills to provide targeted therapeutic interventions with patients.

Requirements

High School diploma required
In general 1 yr. equivalent work experience in psychiatric/addictive disease treatment facility
Must be CPR certified
Must have a reliable source of transportation

Responsibilities

Directing patient care
Assisting with maintaining medical records
Monitoring patient interactions and safety
Providing clerical support
Assisting in patient data collection
Performing medical procedures under the direction of a Registered Nurse.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance/ Flexible Spending Accounts
Tuition Reimbursement & Nursing Loan Repayment Programs
PerkSpot - Local Deals and Weekly Perks Program
401(k)
Paid Time Off Plan
New Pet Insurance Discount available
DailyPay option available! – Get your pay, when you need it.
Purchasing Power - online purchase/payroll deduction
Tickets at Work - entertainment ticket discounts
Employee Assistance Plan - easy-to-use services to help with everyday challenges of life (available for all employees and their families)
Helping Friends Foundation - our employees’ hardship/crisis fund
Auto and Home Insurance - employee discount available – payroll deduction!
In-facility education programs and more!