Mental Health Tech (MHT) - Geriatric Psych

1 month ago
North Las Vegas, NevadaFull TimeBehavioral Health Technician

Job Description

About the Role

Join North Vista Hospital as a Mental Health Tech – Geriatric Psych in United States.

Requirements

  • 10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20. pdf

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join North Vista Hospital as a Mental Health Tech – Geriatric Psych.

Key Skills

Activities of Daily Living AssistancePatient SafetyBehavioral Violence PreventionMedical TerminologyBLS CertificationGeriatric Psychiatry

Key Responsibilities

The Mental Health Technician assists patients with activities of daily living and helps maintain a safe environment under the supervision of the Registered Nurse.
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Position Insights

Geriatrics — Physician Career Context

This Geriatrics position at North Vista Hospital is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Nationally, Geriatrics professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $250k, with the typical range spanning $190k to $330k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in North Las Vegas, Nevada.

Nevada has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a physician earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Activities of Daily Living Assistance, Patient Safety, Behavioral Violence Prevention, Medical Terminology, BLS Certification, Geriatric Psychiatry. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Geriatrics role.

Core responsibilities: The Mental Health Technician assists patients with activities of daily living and helps maintain a safe environment under the supervision of the Registered Nurse.

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