Mental Health Tech Day Shift

Georgetownbehavioral; Georgetown (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Georgetown Behavioral Health Institute in Georgetown, TX is seeking a dedicated Mental Health Technician to provide high‑quality care to patients hospitalized with psychiatric or emotional disorders. You will help maintain a therapeutic milieu, communicate with nursing staff, and contribute to the patient plan of care.

Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma, CPR and SAMA training, and prior clinical experience in behavioral health.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• CPR and SAMA training required (employer provides training).
• Clinical experience in behavioral healthcare is preferred, especially in a freestanding psychiatric hospital.

Responsibilities

• Support the hospital's philosophy of care and maintain a therapeutic milieu for patients.
• Communicate with nursing staff continually and participate in patient plans of care as assigned.

Skills

Excellent communication

Time management

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma

Job description

About Georgetown Behavioral Health Institute (GBHI)

GBHI is a 118-bed acute care psychiatric hospital offering comprehensive mental healthcare programs and services for adults, teens, and seniors in Georgetown.

In addition to inpatient acute care services, we provide outpatient programs that help support patients during discharge or as an alternative to hospitalization.

Our hospital provides a safe environment staffed by caring and highly educated professionals where we support a person‑centered treatment program that promotes stabilization and healing.

Position Summary

Our Mental Health Technicians provide high‑quality care to patients who are hospitalized with psychiatric or emotional disorders.

Mental Health Technicians must support the hospital program philosophy of care, support and ensure a therapeutic milieu for all patients, communicate with nursing staff constantly, and participate in the patient plan of care as assigned.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the hospital program philosophy of care and ensure a therapeutic milieu for all patients.
• Communicate with nursing staff constantly and participate in patient plans of care as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required. CPR and SAMA training required (training provided by the employer).
• Required Licenses: None.
• Experience: Clinical experience preferred in a behavioral healthcare setting; experience in a freestanding psychiatric hospital preferred.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
  • Excellent communication skills and be a good listener with a pleasant demeanor that encourages and engages others.
  • Ability to multi‑task, prioritize with strong time‑management skills.
• Screening: Must successfully pass background check, drug screen, physical, and provide positive employment references.
• Physical Demands: Must be able to stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, stand for sustained periods, walk, pull, lift, raise and move objects (up to 50 lbs.), finger grasp; express or exchange ideas orally and potentially loudly, accurately, or quickly; perform repetitive motions of the wrist, hands, or fingers, and perceive sound with or without correction.

Additional Notes

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the hospital.

Equal Opportunity

Georgetown Behavioral Healthcare Hospital is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

Benefits

Full‑time employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, company‑paid disability, 401(k), and a generous amount of paid time off.