Inpatient Mental Health Technician — Compassionate Care

Coastal-Behavioral-Health; Georgia; On-site; USD 32,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and

401(K) with company match

SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program

Tuition savings to continue nursing ed

Career development opportunities with

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Coastal Harbor Health System in Savannah, GA is seeking a Mental Health Technician (MHT) to provide hands-on patient care in a collaborative behavioral health environment. You will observe, document behaviors, and intervene with compassion to support treatment journeys.

Ideal candidates have strong communication skills and at least 1 year in behavioral health. This role offers growth within UHS and its subsidiaries and a patient-centered work setting.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience of 1+ year in behavioral health preferred

Responsibilities

• Be a steady, supportive presence in patients' daily lives, guiding meals, activities, and programming to create a structured, engaging environment.
• Maintain safety by staying ahead, using awareness, quick thinking, and de-escalation as needed.
• Build trust-based relationships through positive communication, active listening, and encouraging healthy behaviors and boundaries.
• Collaborate with Clinical and Admissions teams to support screenings and assessments from the start of care.
• Support daily living needs to empower patients and promote independence.

Job description

Coastal Harbor Health System in Savannah, GA is seeking a Mental Health Technician (MHT) to provide hands-on patient care in a collaborative behavioral health environment. You will observe, document behaviors, and intervene with compassion to support treatment journeys.

Ideal candidates have strong communication skills and at least 1 year in behavioral health. This role offers growth within UHS and its subsidiaries and a patient-centered work setting.