What are the responsibilities and job description for the MENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN (FT NIGHTS) position at The Valley Health System?
Responsibilities
About Henderson Hospital
Henderson Hospital is a member of The Valley Health System, a network of acute care and specialty hospitals that provide care for patients throughout Southern Nevada and nearby communities. Located in Henderson, NV, the acute care hospital offers emergency care, surgical services, including an outpatient surgery center, cardiovascular care, women’s health and maternity services, including a Level III neonatal intensive care unit, outpatient wound care and two freestanding emergency departments – the ER at Green Valley Ranch and the ER at Cadence. It is accredited as an Advanced Primary Heart Attack Center, an Advanced Primary Stroke Center and as a bronze-level Geriatric Emergency Department (GEDA). Henderson Hospital has also been honored by The Leapfrog Group as a Top General Hospital, a Top Teaching Hospital and earned the “A” Patient Safety Grade from the Leapfrog Group during its last 13 award cycles. In spring 2024, Henderson Hospital was also named one of the nation’s 100 Top Hospitals® by Fortune and Premier’s PINC AITM. The hospital opened in 2016.
Benefit Highlights :
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Comprehensive education and training center
- Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
- 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
- Career opportunities within VHS and UHS Subsidies
Henderson, Nevada : Incorporated in 1953, Henderson is Nevada’s second largest city with more than 302,000 residents. Our city is pleased to be recognized as the Second Safest City in America by Forbes magazine and three times named to MONEY magazine’s list of “Best Places to Live in America.” Our favorable tax structure, award-winning health care locations, accredited parks, police and fire departments all contribute to these accolades setting our community apart.
While our city has grown to host a variety of metropolitan cultural arts and nationally recognized special events, we retain our small-town values and atmosphere. Annual events and local parades are still held in the Water Street District, our original “main street.” Our community also celebrates the grand openings of local businesses, accomplishments of our youth and contributions of our centenarians. With numerous parks, mixed-use shopping areas, master-planned communities and senior living neighborhoods, Henderson is a place where all can live, learn, work and play. Henderson is not just a place to live, but truly a place to call home.
Job Description :
Functions as an active part of the treatment team, providing continuous patient care, supervision, interaction, and role modeling to patients. Assists in providing basic physical, social, spiritual and safety needs of patients through the implementation of appropriate therapeutic approaches and related nursing functions under the direction of the Registered Nurse and or Program Director and within the scope of the position.
Qualifications
Shift : FULL TIME NIGHTS
Education :
High School graduate or equivalent preferred. Certification as a Nursing Assistant in the State of Nevada preferred. College credits toward a behavioral science (Psychology, Social work and Sociology) undergraduate degree preferred.
Experience :
Minimum one (1) year in an inpatient or partial psychiatric / mental health setting with a knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques, demonstrated understanding of mental illness and related behavioral management techniques, and development of therapeutic and management programs targeted for special population preferred
License / Certification :
Current BLS Certification. Successful compl
