Mental Health Technician (MHT) - Night Shift

SummitRidge Hospital; Lawrenceville (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

SummitRidge Hospital in Lawrenceville, Georgia is seeking a Mental Health Technician (MHT) to support patients across inpatient and transitional services. You will assist with meals, activities, and therapeutic programming, while maintaining a safe and structured environment.

Join a collaborative team focused on evidence-based care, crisis intervention when needed, and patient-centered progress in a busy behavioral health setting near Atlanta.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, or related field.
• 1+ year in behavioral health or 3+ years in mental health care/social service in lieu of degree.
• Must be 21+ years of age.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Be a steady, supportive presence guiding patients through meals, activities, and programming.
• Prioritize safety and calmly de-escalate situations as needed.
• Build trust-based relationships through active listening and encouragement.
• Collaborate with Clinical and Admissions teams on screenings and assessments.
• Support daily living needs to foster independence and progress.

Skills

Communication skills

21+ years

Behavioral health experience

Crisis intervention

Education

Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, or related field

Job description

Responsibilities

Mental Health Technician (MHT) Opportunity

SummitRidge Hospital is a leading behavioral health psychiatric hospital dedicated to providing comprehensive mental health and substance use disorder treatment for adolescents, adults, and seniors. Our team is committed to delivering high-quality, evidence-based care in a supportive, collaborative environment where every staff member plays a vital role in fostering healing and recovery.

With a strong focus on clinical excellence and compassionate service, we empower patients with the tools, resources, and support they need to achieve meaningful progress and long-term success. Our continuum of care includes inpatient treatment, partial hospitalization programs, and outpatient services—ensuring that each individual receives personalized care tailored to their unique needs. In addition to our main campus, we extend our reach through outpatient services in Athens, broadening access to care across the region.

Conveniently located in Lawrenceville, Georgia—just 25 miles northeast of downtown Atlanta—SummitRidge Hospital offers accessibility to a vibrant metropolitan area while maintaining a welcoming and therapeutic environment. Our setting provides an ideal balance for both patients and professionals, creating a workplace where purpose-driven individuals can grow their careers while making a lasting impact in the lives of those we serve.

Join us at SummitRidge Hospital, where healing begins, hope is restored, and every role contributes to changing lives.

Visit the site virtually: summitridgehospital.net

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

Qualifications

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, or related field
• Experience of 1+ year in behavioral health
  • OR 3 years’ experience in mental health care/social service in lieu of degree
• Must be 21+ years of age
• 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.