Mental Health Technician - PRN

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; Greer (SC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and

Prescription Drug Plan

401(K) with company match

Generous Paid Time Off

Job summary

The Carolina Center for Behavioral Health is seeking a Mental Health Technician to join our team. You will provide direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, ensuring a safe and therapeutic milieu for adolescents, adults and geriatrics.

You’ll support treatment plans, participate in crisis interventions and help with daily living activities, while maintaining clear communication with the treatment team and families. PRN hours apply as needed.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required; CNA preferred.
• Experience: 0–1 year preferred; two years related experience preferred.
• Additional: CPR certification prior to independent assignment; HWC training.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under RN supervision.
• Ensure safe and therapeutic milieu for adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
• Assist with activities of daily living and crisis intervention as needed.
• Document patient progress and communicate with the treatment team.
• Participate in patient safety protocols including restraint/seclusion as required.
• Support adherence to treatment plans and shift reports.

Skills

Empathy

Crisis intervention

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Certified Nursing Assistant (preferred)

Social work/recreational therapy discipline preferred

Tools

CPR certification

Job description

Responsibilities

The Carolina Center for Behavioral Health is currently looking for a Mental Health Technician to join our team of dedicated professionals.

Who We Are

The Carolina Center for Behavioral Health is a 156-bed private behavioral health system located on 13 acres in the Greenville, South Carolina Area. Specializing in psychiatric programs and substance abuse treatments such as detox and rehab, The Carolina Center serves Greenville, Spartanburg, Anderson, and areas throughout South Carolina and western North Carolina. Programs are available at various levels of care to accommodate the severity of every patient’s condition: inpatient, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient treatment. To learn more visit: https://thecarolinacenter.com/.

Who You Are

It’s the opportunity to make a difference that drives you. It's taking the time to really listen to a patient so you can do your best to help. It's the camaraderie among professionals who push you further than you ever thought you could go. You are as equally diligent and attentive during quiet times as you are in a crisis situation. You are a highly empathetic individual with a high level of emotional and social intelligence. Your satisfaction comes from a patient’s noticeable progress or a sincere word of thanks from your patient's family. It's these experiences that solidify your dedication to helping others.

Position Summary:

We are currently seeking a Mental Health Technician who will provide direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Responsibilities include the provision of a safe and therapeutic milieu, crisis intervention and assistance with activities of daily living. The Mental Health Technician must demonstrate flexibility for reassignment to units providing care to varied populations including male and female, adolescents and adults as well as dually diagnosed adults.

SUMMARY OF JOB DUTIES

To provide direct patient care under the supervision of an RN to adolescent, adult and geriatric patients. To ensure the safety and well being of these patients and to support the maintenance of therapeutic milieu.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Conducts 15-minute rounds on patients per policy.
• Assist patients who are prone to fall when walking or sitting.
• Participate in restraint and seclusion of patients when required.
• Supports facility service excellence standards.
• Maintains desirable pattern of attendance, punctuality, and productivity.
• Provides assistance in implementing patients’ treatment plans by; (a) monitoring patients’ progress; (b) communicating information regarding patients’ behavior to other members of treatment team; (c) maintains communication with patient, family members and referral sources in patient’s interest; (d) facilitates or co-facilitates didactic groups, community meetings, or drug or alcohol education groups; (e) encouraging and facilitating patients’ participation in therapeutic activities; (f) supervising patients to ensure their safety and their involvement in treatment; (g) providing input during shift report.

Benefit Highlights:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Career development opportunities
• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Generous Paid Time Off

Qualifications

Requirements:

Education: High School Degree or equivalent is required. Certified Nursing Assistant preferred. Degree from an accredited college or university in social work, recreational therapy or appropriate therapeutic discipline preferred.

Experience: Zero- one (0-1) year of experience required. Two (2) years of related experience preferred. A knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with understanding of mental illness, preferred.

Additional Requirements: Successful completion Management Aggressive Behavior Training (HWC) before on the unit orientation and prior to assisting with restraining procedures. Successful certification through American Red Cross or American Heart Association for CPR prior to taking an independent patient assignment.

Work Hours:PRN Employees are required to work a minimum of 36 hours per month.

Machines, Tools, & Equipment

Telephone, Shower/Bath, Audio-visual equipment, EKG machine, Thermometer, Refrigerator, Radio, Blood Pressure Cuff, Vitals machine, Housekeeping and supplies, Copy Machine, Physical Restraints, First Aid items, and Shredder

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 were $15.8 billion in 2024. UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 99,000 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 all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

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.