Compassionate Behavioral Health Tech | Patient Care

HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental & Vision

401(k) match

Employee stock purchase plan

Tuition assistance

Job summary

HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital in Charleston, SC is seeking a Mental Health Tech to join a multidisciplinary care team under licensed nursing supervision. You will perform data collection, monitor at‑risk patients, document observations, and support treatment planning and patient education.

Requirements include BLS certification, CPI training within 90 days, prior behavioral health experience, and nursing assistant or Patient Care Tech certification preferred.

Qualifications

• BLS certification – American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• CPI within 90 days of hire and every 2 years thereafter.
• Prior experience in a behavioral health setting.
• Nursing Assistant or Patient Care Tech/Behavioral Health Tech certification preferred.
• Basic reading comprehension required.
• Must possess knowledge and skills required to meet patient needs and complete yearly evaluations.
• Fluent written and spoken English; effective oral and written communication; computer literacy; ability to manage multiple tasks and work with a team.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care and conducts data collection to initiate therapeutic interventions.
• Manages groups of patients and documents observations and education provided.
• Maintains a safe and therapeutic milieu and communicates with the RN and treatment team.
• Maintains current knowledge and skills, seeks learning opportunities and completes required certifications.

Skills

BLS certification

CPI training

Behavioral health experience

English proficiency

Team collaboration

Education

Nursing Assistant or Patient Care Tech/Behavioral Health Tech certification preferred

Job description

HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital in Charleston, SC is seeking a Mental Health Tech to join a multidisciplinary care team under licensed nursing supervision. You will perform data collection, monitor at‑risk patients, document observations, and support treatment planning and patient education.

Requirements include BLS certification, CPI training within 90 days, prior behavioral health experience, and nursing assistant or Patient Care Tech certification preferred.