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Central Desert Behavioral Health Hospital

Mental Health Technician MHT

$17.50 to $22.50 an hour

  • Albuquerque, NM
  • Full time

Found by HiredNow AI on Aug 21, 2026. Subscribers saw it first.

About the role

Job Highlights

Now offering a $3,000 sign on bonus for newly hired, full time MHT. Newly hired full time MHT must start on or before September 30, 2026 to qualify for bonus – apply today!

Various shifts available - 12 hours - days or nights!

Position Summary

The Mental Health Technician MHT provides direct patient care. Assists in maintaining medical records, monitoring patientinteractions and safety as well as clerical support, patient data collection and performing medical procedures under the direction of an RN utilizing knowledge of verbal and non-verbal communication skills to provide targeted therapeutic interventions with patients.

Posted Salary Range

USD $17.50 - USD $22.50 /Hr.

Wage Commensuration

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience, education and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

Duties & Responsibilities

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:

Directing patient care

Assisting with maintaining medical records

Monitoring patient interactions and safety

Providing clerical support

Assisting in patient data collection

Performing medical procedures under the direction of a Registered Nurse.

Qualifications & Requirements

High School diploma required

In general 1 yr. equivalent work experience in psychiatric/addictive disease treatment facility

Must be CPR certified

Must have a reliable source of transportation

Benefits

All of our employees are valued and receive a competitive wage; 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

PerkSpot - Local Deals and Weekly Perks Program

401(k)

Paid Time Off Plan

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
  • Auto and Home Insurance - employee discount available – payroll deduction!
  • In-facility education programs and more!

EOE Statement

Drug Free, Smoke-Free work place. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets

Apply at Central Desert Behavioral Health Hospital