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Elko, Nevada

Behavioral Health Technician

Behavioral Health TechPart-Time

Listed compensation

$16.54-$24.23/hr

The week · per this posting

Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital

Behavioral/Mental Health Tech

Job Type: PT

Schedule: Nights

Your Experience Matters

Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others.

As a Mental Health/Behavioral Tech joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

Position Summary

Mental Health Tech is under the supervision of nursing staff, provides direct patient care, and assists with maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment.

Reports to Senior Behavioral Health Director

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required

License: CNA Preferred

Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) must be obtained within 45 days of hire; Handle with Care (HWC) must be obtained within 45 days of hire

Required Skills

  • Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
  • Essential Functions
  • Assists patients with performing activities of daily living.
  • Provides or assists with providing direct patient care, diagnostic procedures, and therapeutic interventions.
  • Observes and records patient behavior and activities. Reports any changes in physical, mental, or emotional condition to nursing staff and suggests modifications to the treatment plan.
  • Provides crisis intervention with incoming calls and on the unit to maintain safety.
  • Non-Essential Functions
  • Review and comply with LifePoint Code of Conduct and all relevant Company and Division policies and procedures.

What Do We Offer

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position

also offers:

  • Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
  • Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
  • Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
  • Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
  • Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

Salary Range: $16.54 - $24.23

Connect with our Recruiter: Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please get in touch with Ronald De Castro via email, Ronald.DeCastro@lifepoint.net [Ronald.DeCastro@lifepoint.net], or connect with me!

About Us

Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital is a 75-bed acute care hospital that offers exceptional care to Elko County and the surrounding areas of northeastern Nevada. The American College of Cardiology recognizes us as an accredited Chest Pain Center, and we believe that health care should be effective, safer, and more available to all people. We are committed to providing our patients with the highest quality, family-friendly care available.

EEOC Statement

Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier.

Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities.

We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.

We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.

Key Responsibilities

The Behavioral Health Technician provides direct patient care and assists with diagnostic procedures and therapeutic interventions under nursing supervision. They are responsible for observing patient behavior, documenting changes, and maintaining a safe, therapeutic environment through crisis intervention.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a high school diploma or equivalent and demonstrate strong critical thinking and judgment skills. Certifications in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Handle with Care (HWC) are required within 45 days of hire.

Key Skills

Behavioral health supportSafety monitoringDocumentation

Behavioral Health Career Context

Of the 40 active Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 78% have no call, 35% require no weekends.

Behavioral Health pay on WeekdayDoc is up 8.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Nevada is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.5% of Nevada clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Nevada has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

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Annual compensation range

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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Work-life snapshot

median 1.5this job 1.5
Better work-life than 50% of Behavioral Health listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,312 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Elko

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$355k
Typical market rent
$1,788/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, vision insurance
Life insurance
Accident insurance
Critical illness insurance
Hospital indemnity insurance
Short- and long-term disability
Paid family leave
Paid time off