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

Universal Health Services; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous paid time off

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans

401(k) with company match

Tuition savings for nursing education

Career development opportunities

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Universal Health Services is seeking a Mental Health Technician for the Child & Adolescent Psych 2nd Shift role in Savannah, Georgia. The ideal candidate will provide support and guidance to patients while working alongside clinical teams to promote patient dignity and independence.

Applicants must have a High School Diploma or GED, be at least 21 years old, and have preferred experience in behavioral health. The role offers a competitive environment with excellent benefits and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must be 21+ years of age.
• Experience of 1+ year in behavioral health preferred.

Responsibilities

• Be a steady, supportive presence in patients' daily lives.
• Maintain safety by using awareness and quick thinking.
• Build genuine, trust-based relationships through communication.
• Partner with Clinical and Admissions teams to support screenings.
• Champion patient dignity and independence.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to perform in a fast-paced environment

Experience in behavioral health

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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

Coastal Harbor Health System is a leading provider of specialized behavioral healthcare. Our campus includes a 145‑bed hospital dedicated to children and adolescents, offering both short‑ and long‑term inpatient services, and a 50‑bed inpatient facility for adults ages 18 and older.

Responsibilities

• Be a steady, supportive presence in patients' daily lives—guiding them through meals, activities, and programming while creating a structured, engaging environment.
• Maintain safety by 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 and empowering individuals to build confidence and take meaningful steps forward.

Benefits & 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 savings to continue nursing education with Chamberlain University.
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries.
• Pet Insurance.

Qualifications

• 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.