Mental Health Technician Dual Diagnosis

Universal Health Services; West Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Paid time off

Medical/Dental/Vision

Employee Assistance Program

401K with company match

Pet Insurance

Tuition Assistance

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Three Rivers Behavioral Health in West Columbia, SC seeks a Mental Health Technician to support the clinical treatment team in an adult dual diagnosis program. The MHT will float across units including crisis stabilization, acute inpatient adult, and inpatient adolescent programs.

The role emphasizes therapeutic interaction with patients and collaboration with nurses to implement the treatment plan, while maintaining safety and boundaries. Strong communication and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelor's Degree in Psychology or related field preferred.
• Two years of experience in healthcare or behavioral health in lieu of degree.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining a safe, hazard-free environment by observing and documenting patient behavior, conducting room searches, reporting unsafe conditions, and providing emotional/physical support.
• Use patient activity schedules, unit rules, and group structure to maintain milieu consistency.
• Record progress notes reflecting patient behavior for incidents and conditions (suicidal thoughts/actions, AWOLs, aggression, checks, restrictions, sleep patterns).

Education

Associates or Bachelor's Degree in Psychology or related field

Job description

Responsibilities

Behavioral Recovery Unit for adult dual diagnosis program.

This position will float as needed to other units based on needs to include crisis stabilization, acute inpatient adult, and acute inpatient adolescent programs.

Three Rivers Behavioral Health is a 136-bed treatment facility that specializes in quality behavioral health and substance abuse services for adolescents and adults. We offer a full continuum of care through an integrated system of inpatient, partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient programs. Conveniently located between I-20 (Exit 61) and I-26 (Exit 110) in West Columbia, SC, our team of 300+ high quality employees describe working here as " family atmosphere," "supportive leadership," and "life-changing." Progressive professionals in the fields of psychiatry, medicine, nursing, social services, and activity therapy serve hundreds of adults and adolescents each month with the common goal of creating new beginnings. Healthcare professionals have a unique opportunity to affect lives for the better each and every day. Choose Three Rivers and start your life-changing journey today.

Job Summary

The Mental Health Technician (MHT) works closely with all members of the clinical treatment team. Plays an integral part of assuring that the patient program schedule is carried out as planned by the Team. Performs various duties assisting nurses in the psychiatric and physical treatment and care of patients in accordance with established methods and procedures of the hospital. Interacts closely with patients remaining engaged in the various activities and events that patients experience throughout the treatment day. Interacts with patients in a therapeutic manner at all times and assists other staff to also maintain appropriate boundaries.

Key Responsibilities

• Assists with maintaining a safe and hazard free environment by observing and documenting patient behavior, conducting patient room searches, reporting unsafe conditions and applying appropriate emotional and physical support.
• Utilize patient activity schedule, unit rules and group structure to maintain consistency in the milieu.
• Records progress notes that are reflective of patient's behavior for specific incidents and conditions, such as suicidal thoughts/actions, AWOLs, aggressive behavior, special checks, restrictions, and unusual sleep patterns.

Key Physical Requirements

• Ability to continously walk and stand for duration of shift.
• Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, pull, lift objects from a lower to higher position or horizontally from position to position.
• Exertion of up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently.
• Manual dexterity and physical agile so to perform de-escalation procedures.
• Must be able to deal with aggressive, hostile, and irrational behavior of patients calmly and therapeutically.
• Must be able to respond immediately to crisis situations concerning patients and/or family members; must be able to work and concentrate amidst distractions, such as noise, conversation, and foot traffic.

Benefits

• Career development opportunities across UHS and our 300+ locations!
• Diverse programming to expand your experience
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Pet Insurance
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Referral Program
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World's Most Admired Companies and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. For additional information visit www.uhs.com.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

Associates or Bachelor's Degree in Psychology or related field preferred.

Two (2) years of experience in healthcare or behavioral health related field in lieu of Associates or Bachelor's degree.

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.