Inpatient Mental Health Tech: Compassion & Safety

Universal Health Services; Lawrenceville (GA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Paid Time Off

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) with match

Student loan refinancing

Tuition assistance for nursing ed.

Career development opportunities

Pet insurance

Job summary

SummitRidge Hospital in Lawrenceville, GA, seeks a Mental Health Technician (MHT) to support patients across inpatient, partial hospitalization, and outpatient services. You will provide attentive care, monitor safety, document observations, and assist treatment teams in delivering compassionate care.

Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, or related field, or equivalent experience, plus strong communication and crisis-intervention skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, or related field required or equivalent experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to successfully perform in a fast-paced work environment.

Responsibilities

• Be a steady, supportive presence in patients’ daily lives—guiding them through meals, activities, and programming while helping create a structured, engaging environment where they can thrive
• Stay one step ahead to keep everyone safe—using awareness, quick thinking, and sound judgement to anticipate challenges and calmy de‑escalate situations
• Build genuine, trust‑based relationships through positive communication, active listening, and consistent encouragement of healthy behaviors and boundaries
• Partner with Clinical and Admissions teams to support screenings and assessments, playing an important role in each patient’s care journey from the very start
• Champion patient dignity and independence by supporting daily living needs, empowering individuals to build confidence and take meaningful steps forward

Education

Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, or related field

Job description

SummitRidge Hospital in Lawrenceville, GA, seeks a Mental Health Technician (MHT) to support patients across inpatient, partial hospitalization, and outpatient services. You will provide attentive care, monitor safety, document observations, and assist treatment teams in delivering compassionate care.

Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, or related field, or equivalent experience, plus strong communication and crisis-intervention skills.