Mental Health Technician — Growth, Impact & Benefits

Universal Health Services; Saint Simons Island (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program

Hospital 401K with company match

Tuition savings for nursing education

Pet Insurance

Career development opportunities

Medical/Dental/Vision plans

Job summary

Universal Health Services is seeking a Mental Health Technician (MHT) at St Simons By-the-Sea, a 101-bed behavioral health hospital in Georgia. The MHT will support patients through meals, activities, and therapeutic programming, while ensuring safety and therapeutic engagement in a fast-paced clinical environment.

The role emphasizes hands-on patient care, crisis intervention when needed, and collaboration with clinical and admissions teams to support treatment plans and discharge readiness in

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.

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

Skills

1+ year behavioral health experience

Excellent written and verbal коммуника

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Universal Health Services is seeking a Mental Health Technician (MHT) at St Simons By-the-Sea, a 101-bed behavioral health hospital in Georgia. The MHT will support patients through meals, activities, and therapeutic programming, while ensuring safety and therapeutic engagement in a fast-paced clinical environment.

The role emphasizes hands-on patient care, crisis intervention when needed, and collaboration with clinical and admissions teams to support treatment plans and discharge readiness in