Mental Health Technician MHT
Central Desert Behavioral Health Hospital · Albuquerque, NM · 3 wk ago
Healthcare$17.5/hrFull-time
$3,000 sign-on bonus for newly hired full-time MHTs who start on or before August 31, 2026.
About the role
The Mental Health Technician (MHT) provides direct patient care, assists in maintaining medical records, monitors patient interactions and safety, and offers clerical support. Under the direction of an RN, the MHT performs medical procedures, collects patient data, and uses verbal and non-verbal communication skills to deliver targeted therapeutic interventions.
Responsibilities
- Direct patient care
- Assist with maintaining medical records
- Monitor patient interactions and safety
- Provide clerical support
- Assist in patient data collection
- Perform medical procedures under the direction of a Registered Nurse
Requirements
- High School diploma required
- 1 year of equivalent work experience in a psychiatric/addictive disease treatment facility
- CPR certification
- Reliable source of transportation
Pay
USD $17.50 - USD $22.50 per hour. The wage range for this role considers factors such as skill sets, experience, education, training, licensure, certifications, and business/organizational needs.
Schedule
Various shifts available, including 12-hour shifts (days or nights).
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
- DailyPay option - access your pay when needed
- Purchasing Power - online purchase/payroll deduction
- Tickets at Work - entertainment ticket discounts
- Employee Assistance Plan - services for everyday life challenges (available for employees and their families)
- Helping Friends Foundation - employee hardship/crisis fund
- Auto and Home Insurance discounts with payroll deduction
- In-facility education programs