Mental Health Technician jobs in New Mexico
Mental Health Technician observes and assists assigned mental health patients and helps with daily living activities, therapeutic activities, and socialization. Responsible for the overall maintenance of a therapeutic environment in the psychiatric unit and to ensure the safety of patents and staff. Being a Mental Health Technician attends and participates in group therapy, in-service education, and staff meetings. Records information about patients including vital signs, weight, and demeanor. Additionally, Mental Health Technician may communicate with patients family as needed. Typically requires an associate degree or equivalent. Typically reports to a registered nurse (rn) or other supervisor. The Mental Health Technician works under moderate supervision. Gaining or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. To be a Mental Health Technician typically requires 1-3 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Recently Added Mental Health Technician jobs
- Central Desert Behavioral Health Hospital
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Albuquerque, NM
FULL_TIME
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Position Details
- Employment Status: Full-Time
- Salary: 16.00 - 19.00 Hourly
- Shift: Night
**$2,000 SIGN ON BONUS**
- Sign-on bonus for full-time new hires, paid out over one year, offer expires 4/30/2024.
- Also Part-time and PRN available
- Day and Night Shifts 6:00 am/pm - 6:15 pm/am
- Psychiatric / Behavioral Health Care
Position Summary:
The Mental Health Technician works in harmony with the nursing staff to provide care for our patients. In addition, the Mental Health Technician is responsible for:
- Direct patient care
- Assist with maintaining medical records
- Monitoring patient interactions and safety
- Provide clerical support
- Assist in patient data collection
- Perform medical procedures under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
BENEFITS:
All of our employees are valued and receive a competitive hourly rate; full time team members are also offered a comprehensive benefit package which includes:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance/ Flexible Spending Accounts
- Tuition Reimbursement & Nursing Loan Repayment Programs
- 401(k)
- Paid Time Off
- 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
- Farmers GroupSelect Auto and Home Insurance - employee discount available – payroll deduction!
- In-facility education programs and more!
Central Desert Behavioral Health Hospital- 1525 N. Renaissance Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87107
Central Desert Behavioral Health Hospital is a 64-bed inpatient hospital offering advanced programming and services for the treatment of behavioral health illness for older adults.
*Drug Free, Smoke-Free Workplace, Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets
- 14 Days Ago
- Watertown Regional Medical Center
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Las Cruces, NM
FULL_TIME
- Memorial Medical CenterDescription Who We Are People are our passion and purpose.Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Memorial Medical Center is a199-bed hospi...
- 21 Days Ago
- US Veterans Health Administration
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Rio Rancho, NM
FULL_TIME
- Duties The New Mexico Veterans Affairs Health Care System's (NMVAHCS) Behavioral Health Care Line (BHCL) is looking for 1 Staff Psychologist to work in the Outpatient Mental Health Clinic based in Rio...
- 6 Days Ago
- US Veterans Health Administration
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Albuquerque, NM
FULL_TIME
- Duties Review a sample Total Rewards package for a VA Psychologist: Total-Rewards-of-a-Psychology-Career-Flyer.pdf (va.gov) The New Mexico Veterans Affairs Health Care System's (NMVAHCS) Behavioral He...
- 11 Days Ago
- Veterans Health Administration
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Albuquerque, NM
OTHER
- Inpatient positions are eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance...
- 27 Days Ago
- Huckeye Health Staffing LLC
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Roswell, NM
CONTRACTOR
- The mental health consultant is responsible for providing counseling and emotional support to manage a client's issues and control behaviors. Facility: Roswell Job Corps CenterSchedule: 36 hours per w...
- 1 Month Ago
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- 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
- UHS
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- Regions Hospital
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- Job Description Regions Hospital is hiring Mental Health Technicians. Regions Hospital is the largest provider of inpati...
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