Mental Health Technician - Child & Adolescent Psych - 2nd Shift

Coastal Harbor Treatment Center; Georgia; Vor Ort; USD 34.000 - 52.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive compensation

Paid Time Off

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and

401(K) with company match

SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program

Tuition savings for nursing education

Career development opportunities

Pet Insurance

Zusammenfassung

Coastal Harbor Health System in Savannah, GA seeks a Mental Health Technician to support patients through treatment, provide supervision, and build trust-based relationships. You will participate in safety planning, observe behaviors, and assist the clinical team in screenings and assessments from admission onward.

The role emphasizes compassionate care, structured daily activities, and collaboration within a multidisciplinary team in a hospital setting.

Qualifikationen

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in behavioral health setting is preferred.
• Ability to perform in a fast-paced work environment.
• 21+ years of age requirement and HS diploma or GED.

Aufgaben

• Provide attentive care and supervision to patients.
• Document behaviors and contribute to treatment planning.
• Use crisis intervention techniques when needed to ensure safety.
• Collaborate with clinical and admissions teams from intake through treatment.
• Support daily living activities and structure to promote patient engagement.

Kenntnisse

Communication skills

Behavioral health experience

Crisis intervention

Ausbildung

High School Diploma or GED

Jobbeschreibung

Responsibilities

Mental Health Technician (MHT) Opportunity

Coastal Harbor Health System is a leading provider of specialized behavioral healthcare, offering a comprehensive continuum of care for patients across the lifespan. Our campus includes a 145-bed hospital dedicated to children and adolescents, delivering both short- and long-term inpatient services, as well as a 50-bed inpatient facility for adults ages 18 and older. Together, these programs create a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment where clinicians can make a meaningful impact every day.

We are driven by a shared mission: to provide compassionate, high-quality care to individuals when they need it most. Our reach extends far beyond the local community, serving patients from across the country who trust us for our expertise, dedication, and patient-centered approach.

Located in the heart of beautiful, historic Savannah, Georgia, our hospitals offer a peaceful, private setting that promotes healing and focus. The serene surroundings not only benefit our patients but also provide an exceptional work environment-where professionals can thrive, collaborate, and grow while making a difference in the lives of others.

Visit the site virtually: coastalharbor.com

As a Mental Health Technician, you’ll play a hands-on role in supporting patients through some of the most critical moments. You’ll provide attentive care and supervision, build meaningful, trust-based relationships, and actively contribute to each patient’s treatment journey. From observing and documenting behaviors to stepping in with compassionate crisis intervention when needed, you’ll be a vital part of a collaborative team dedicated to safety, healing, and positive outcomes.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Be a steady, supportive presence in patients' daily lives-guiding them through meals, activities, and programming while helping create a structured, engaging environment where they can thrive
• Stay one step ahead to keep everyone safe—using awareness, quick thinking, and sound judgement to anticipate challenges and calmly de-escalate situations
• Build genuine, trust-based relationships through positive communication, active listening, and consistent encouragement of healthy behaviors and boundaries
• Partner with Clinical and Admissions teams to support screenings and assessments, playing an important role in each patient’s care journey from the very start
• Champion patient dignity and independence by supporting daily living needs, empowering individuals to build confidence and take meaningful steps forward

Benefit & Rewards Highlights

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive compensation & generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Tuition saving to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• Pet Insurance
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: uhsguest.com

About Universal Health Services

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500® corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom.

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Qualifications

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Must be 21+ years of age
• Experience of 1+ year in behavioral health preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to successfully perform in a fast-paced work environment

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.