Mental Health Tech

Aiken Regional Medical Centers; Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) with match

Career development

Paid time off

Job summary

Aiken Regional Medical Centers seeks a Mental Health Technician to provide direct patient care in the Aurora Pavilion Behavioral Health unit on our campus in Aiken, SC. The role focuses on psychosocial support and assisting licensed nurses while maintaining a safe, therapeutic environment.

You will participate in shift reports, document patient responses, and follow the plan of care under supervision, contributing to the facility's mission of compassionate, high-quality care.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• BLS certification required.
• Handle with Care training within 30 days of hire.
• One of: SC CNA, Medical Assistant, EMT, or nursing program enrollment.
• Minimum 1 year as MHT or behavioral health tech.

Responsibilities

• Performs data collection accurately and promptly.
• Recognizes variances in patient condition and reports promptly.
• Follows the plan of care and recommends changes to meet ongoing patient needs.
• Provides care related to patient needs and wellbeing.
• Participates in shift reports to meet patient needs.
• Completes assignments under direct supervision of licensed nurse.
• Reports abnormal data promptly.
• Implements plan of care interventions as assigned.
• Documents data, tasks, and patient responses each shift.
• Demonstrates restraint and Handle with Care techniques appropriately.

Skills

Data collection

Direct patient care

Handle with Care

MHT experience

BLS certification

CNA certification (SC)

Medical Assistant cert

EMT certification

Nursing program

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Handle with Care training

Job description

Mental Health Tech

Responsibilities

Since 1991, Aurora Pavilion Behavioral Health Services (as part of Aiken Regional Medical Centers) has brought renewed hope for those suffering from emotional and behavioral disorders, and those with alcohol and substance use disorders. The 62-bed facility, located on the campus of Aiken Regional Medical Centers, is accredited by The Joint Commission. The facility offers comprehensive, individualized treatment services by a multidisciplinary team of psychiatrists, psychiatric nurses, clinicians, mental health technicians and recreation therapists who are committed to high quality care.

Aiken Regional Medical Centers, located in Aiken, South Carolina, is a 273-bed acute care facility providing top quality and safe healthcare to the residents of Aiken and surrounding communities since 1917. Aiken Regional Medical Centers has been ranked a top hospital in South Carolina by the American Heart Association for its treatment of heart attack, heart failure and Stroke, and most recently, coronary artery disease.

Additionally, Aiken Regional provides comprehensive healthcare services such as behavioral health (Aurora Pavilion Behavioral Health), emergency medical care (main hospital and ER at Sweetwater), orthopedic surgeries, maternity, rehabilitation services(Hitchcock Rehabilitation Services), imaging, and wound care.

Visit us online at: https://www.aikenregional.com

Mental Health Technicians are responsible for direct patient care. Provides for psychosocial needs of patients. Performs various non-nursing functions. Accountable for creating an environment and culture that focuses on fulfilling the organizations mission, vision and values.

Position Description

• Performs data collection accurately and promptly.
• Recognizes variances in patient condition and reports promptly.
• Follows the plan of care and recommends changes to meet the ongoing needs of the patient.
• Provide care that is related to the patient’s needs and well-being.
• Participates in shift report, as a member of the team, to meet the individual needs of the patient.
• Completes all work assignments under the direct supervision of the licensed nurse.
• Reports abnormal data findings promptly.
• Implements the interventions from the plan of care, as assigned.
• Documents data collection, tasks performed and patient response accurately and appropriately each shift.
• Accurately and appropriately demonstrates restraint use and Handle with Care techniques.

Benefit Highlights

• Sign On Bonuses for select positions
• Unlimited Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• Tuition/Certification Reimbursement after 6 months
• Culture of Excellence – Employee Recognition program
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Clinical Nursing Ladder opportunities
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing program
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: uhsguest.com

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 99,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 28 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, 60 outpatient and other facilities in 39 U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

Qualifications

Position Requirements:

Education requirements:

High School diploma or equivalent;

Work experience requirements:

Prefer one (1) year full time or three (3) years part time in an acute care setting.

Required licenses/ certifications/courses

BLS certification. Successful completion of Handle with Care training within 30 days of hire. Maintains a valid SC driver’s license for patient transport, where applicable. Must have one of the following requirements:

• Current SC CNA certification
• Current Medical Assistant certification
• Current EMT certification
• Passing grade in Fundamentals of Nursing course and maintain current enrollment in nursing program
• Minimum 1 year of MHT or behavioral health tech experience

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.