Mental Health Technician MHT (Dayshift and Nightshift)

Reno Behavioral Healthcare Hospital•Reno, NV

About The Position

Reno Behavioral Healthcare Hospital is seeking experienced Mental Health Technicians for all shifts. The Mental Health Technician provides direct patient care to patients with emotional or psychiatric disorders and supports the therapeutic team in ensuring patients’ safety and well-being. The role includes monitoring patients’ activities and progress, communicating information about patient behavior to the treatment team, maintaining communication with patients, family members, and referral sources in patients’ interests, co-facilitating educational and community groups within the treatment program, and encouraging and facilitating patients’ participation in therapeutic activities.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
Outstanding customer service skills required.
Ability to work well in crisis situations.
Use appropriate social skills, including demonstrating compassion and respect for staff and patients.
Ability to maintain highly confidential information.
Ability to maintain professional boundaries and willingness to seek supervision in this regard.

Nice To Haves

Minimum one year of related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Monitor patients’ activities and progress and communicate information regarding their behavior to other members of the treatment team.
Maintain communication with patients, family members, and referral sources in patients’ interests.
Co-facilitate educational and community groups within the context of the treatment program.
Encourage and facilitate patients’ participation in therapeutic activities.
Provide direct patient care to patients with emotional or psychiatric disorders.
Support the therapeutic team in ensuring the safety and well-being of patients.