Mental Health Technician

Freedom Behavioral; Greenville (MS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Freedom Behavioral is seeking dependable and compassionate Mental Health Technicians to join our nursing team in Greenville, Mississippi. The MHT provides direct patient care, monitors patients to ensure safety, and assists with daily living activities.

Candidates should possess a high school diploma and have experience with psychiatric or geriatric patients. CPR and behavioral management training are required or must be obtained. Join us and contribute to a supportive and professional working environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with psychiatric, geriatric, or chemical dependency patients preferred.
• CPR and behavioral management training required or must be obtained.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patients and enforce unit and group rules.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs).
• Communicate patient behavior and concerns to nursing staff.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CNA certification

Job description

COME JOIN A GROWING TEAM! The Freedom Team puts patient care first by driving processes to ensure quality and compliance. We have an energetic, motivated leadership team implementing exciting new changes. Our team strives to nurture and elevate the talents of all employees. Previous experience caring for geriatric patients is essential and Med-Surg experience.

Summary

Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Greenville is seeking dependable and compassionate Mental Health Technicians to join our nursing team. The MHT provides direct patient care, supports licensed nursing staff, assists with activities of daily living, helps maintain a safe therapeutic environment, and monitors patients to ensure safety and quality care.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Monitor patients and enforce unit and group rules.
• Perform safety and contraband rounds.
• Provide close observation, line-of-sight, and one-to-one monitoring as assigned.
• Assist patients with ADLs, showers, meals, feeding, oral care, and linen changes.
• Complete patient belongings inventory during admission and discharge.
• Take and document vital signs as directed.
• Communicate patient behavior, concerns, and changes to licensed nursing staff.
• Assist with therapeutic activities and group assignments.
• Use therapeutic communication and approved de-escalation techniques.
• Maintain confidentiality, professionalism, teamwork, and respect at all times.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous experience with psychiatric, geriatric, or chemical dependency patients preferred.
• CNA certification.
• CPR and behavioral management training required or must be obtained.
• Must have strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to stand, walk, sit for extended periods, lift/carry as needed, respond to alarms, and work in a behavioral health environment that may involve stressful or crisis situations.

Work Environment

This is a smoke‑free workplace. Employees may be exposed to moderate to high noise levels, cleaning chemicals, and psychiatric patients in acute or crisis situations.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Freedom Behavioral provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, and training.