Mental Health Technician — Compassionate Care & Crisis Support

Ridgeview Institute - Smyrna; Smyrna (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) + matching

Health insurance

Life insurance (company-paid)

Job summary

Ridgeview Institute Smyrna is hiring a Mental Health Technician (MHT) for a full-time role. The MHT will support the treatment team, monitor patients across age ranges, and assist with daily living activities under RN supervision.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or CNA, with preferred advanced education in a therapeutic field and psychiatric care experience. CPR/First Aid and CPI training within 90 days may be required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred; CNA preferred.
• Degree from an accredited college/university in social work, recreational therapy or appropriate therapeutic discipline.
• One year of related experience; knowledge of psychiatric patient care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Take and record vital signs.
• Assess and observe changes in patient condition and document accordingly.
• Communicate patient changes to charge nurse.
• Follow therapeutic interventions and document outcomes.

Skills

CPR/First Aid

Driver's license

CPI training

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Certified Nursing Assistant preferred

Bachelor's degree in social work or therapeutic discipline preferred

Tools

CPR certification

CPI training

Job description

Ridgeview Institute Smyrna is hiring a Mental Health Technician (MHT) for a full-time role. The MHT will support the treatment team, monitor patients across age ranges, and assist with daily living activities under RN supervision.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or CNA, with preferred advanced education in a therapeutic field and psychiatric care experience. CPR/First Aid and CPI training within 90 days may be required.