Mental Health Tech: Meaningful Care, Growth & PTO

Peachford-Hospital; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Stock purchase program

Student loan refinancing

Pet insurance

PTO 23 days

Job summary

Peachford Hospital in Atlanta, GA is hiring Mental Health Techs to work Monday through Thursday from 2:00 PM to 12:30 AM. The role supports patients with mental health and addictive disease needs, under the supervision of licensed staff.

A bachelor’s degree in psychology, sociology, or related field is preferred, with prior inpatient/outpatient care experience encouraged. The team emphasizes compassionate care, ongoing learning, and collaboration within a 500+ professional staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in psychology, sociology, social worker or related field required.
• Experience in inpatient or outpatient psychiatric or addictive disease care preferred.
• Interest in psychiatric and mental health fields; passion for patient care in a team setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide coordinated patient care to individuals with mental health, psychiatric and addictive disease diagnoses.
• Support continuum of care through the treatment process in a team environment.

Skills

Mental health care

Patient care

Teamwork

Behavioral health

Education

Bachelor's degree in psychology, sociology, social work or related field

Job description

Responsibilities

Mental Health Tech M-Thurs 2p-12:30a

Are you interested in a career with both meaning and growth? Everyone at Peachford Hospital works together to fulfill our mission: Providing superior quality healthcare that patients recommend to their families and friends. By joining the Team at Peachford, you become part of a healthcare legacy that’s served our community for more than 50 years, providing the best in mental health and addictive disease treatment.

Put your skills to work with us in 2024 and seek opportunities to learn and join a talent team of more than 500 professionals where patient care is more than just our job. It’s our passion. Mental Health Techs (MHT) at Peachford are degreed professionals who provide coordinated patient care to individuals with mental health, psychiatric and addictive disease diagnoses. MHT use their knowledge of behavioral health issues to assist patients through the continuum of care.

Here is what we are looking for:

• Individuals with a bachelors degree in psychology, sociology, social worker or other related field of study
• Individuals who previous experience providing care in an inpatient or outpatient psychiatric or addictive disease setting
• Individuals with an interest in psychiatric, mental health and/or behavioral health
• Individuals with a passion for providing patient care in a team environment

Here is what we offer:

• A competitive salary and benefit package including health, dental, vision, retirement and disability options as well as stock purchase, student loan refinancing and pet insurance
• 23-days of PTO for full time employees with no use or lose it provision
• Educational learning and growth opportunities

Here is more about Peachford:

• peachford.com

Here is what to do next:

• Send us your resume

Here is what we believe:

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

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Qualifications

• Individuals with a bachelors degree in psychology, sociology, social worker or other related field of study
• Individuals who previous experience providing care in an inpatient or outpatient psychiatric or addictive disease setting
• Individuals with an interest in psychiatric, mental health and/or behavioral health
• Individuals with a passion for providing patient care in a team environment