Mental Health Technician - Child & Adolescent Psych - 3rd Shift

Universal Health Services; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Universal Health Services in Savannah is seeking a Mental Health Technician (MHT) to support patients through daily activities and care. The role involves supervising meals and programming, building trust with patients, and collaborating with clinical teams to aid screenings and care plans.

You will contribute to a safe, therapeutic environment and assist in crisis interventions when needed, while following established procedures and patient-centered approaches.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to perform in a fast-paced work environment.
• 1+ year of experience in behavioral health is preferred.
• Must be at least 21 years old.

Responsibilities

• Be a steady, supportive presence in patients’ daily lives—guiding meals, activities, and programming while helping create a structured environment.
• Maintain safety by monitoring patients, de-escalating situations, and applying calm, compassionate interventions.
• Build trust-based relationships through positive communication and consistent encouragement of healthy behaviors and boundaries.
• Collaborate with Clinical and Admissions teams to support screenings and assessments from the start of care journey.
• Support daily living needs to empower patients and promote independence.

Skills

Communication skills

Active listening

Crisis intervention

Team collaboration

Behavioral health experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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 provides a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment where clinicians have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day.

Coastal Harbor Treatment Center

provides specialized behavioral healthcare for children and adolescents through two distinct levels of care: a Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility (PRTF) and an acute inpatient unit. These programs offer comprehensive treatment and support for children and adolescents with a variety of behavioral and mental health needs.

Coastal Behavioral Health

serves adults ages 18 and older, providing specialized inpatient behavioral healthcare and a dedicated Patriot Support Program designed to address the unique needs of military service members, veterans, and their families.

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 calmy 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. www.uhs.com

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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.