Adolescent Inpatient Mental Health Technician

Universal Health Services; Columbia (SC); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Paid time off

Medical Plan

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

401(k) Match

Pet Insurance

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Three Rivers Behavioral Health, LLC is seeking a Mental Health Technician (MHT) for the Adolescent Inpatient Program in Columbia, SC. The MHT will float to other units as needed, supporting crisis stabilization and acute inpatient care for adolescents and adults.

Responsibilities include assisting nurses, following the treatment schedule, engaging patients therapeutically, and maintaining appropriate boundaries across the care team. Strong teamwork and patient engagement are essential.

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelor's Degree in Psychology or related field preferred.
• Two years of healthcare or behavioral health experience can substitute for a degree.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining a safe environment and document patient behavior and incidents.
• Use patient activity schedule and unit rules to maintain milieu consistency.
• Record progress notes on incidents, suicidal thoughts/actions, AWOLs, aggression, and sleep patterns.

Education

Associates or Bachelor's Degree in Psychology or related field

Job description

Three Rivers Behavioral Health, LLC is seeking a Mental Health Technician (MHT) for the Adolescent Inpatient Program in Columbia, SC. The MHT will float to other units as needed, supporting crisis stabilization and acute inpatient care for adolescents and adults.

Responsibilities include assisting nurses, following the treatment schedule, engaging patients therapeutically, and maintaining appropriate boundaries across the care team. Strong teamwork and patient engagement are essential.