Senior Mental Health Tech II – Inpatient Care

ScionHealth; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bradley Center in Columbus, GA, part of St. Francis - Emory Healthcare, seeks a Mental Health Tech II to provide advanced supportive care in inpatient behavioral health.

Working under a Registered Nurse, you’ll assist with ADLs, maintain a safe, therapeutic environment, support treatment interventions, and contribute to recovery goals. Join an interdisciplinary team, facilitate groups, mentor newer staff, document care accurately, and participate in quality and safety initiatives.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required; related degree preferred.
• Associate or Bachelor in Psychology, Social Work, or related field preferred.
• Experience in behavioral health settings is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with ADLs including hygiene, nutrition, and mobility.
• Monitor safety, suicide/elopement risks, and adherence to precautions.
• Facilitate therapeutic groups and patient activities; encourage engagement.
• Mentor and support new Mental Health Techs in daily responsibilities.
• Apply de-escalation and crisis intervention techniques to maintain safety.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team; contribute to care planning.
• Document patient care and progress in the medical record with details.
• Support individualized treatment interventions per nursing/clinical staff; liaise with patients and staff; participate in quality/safety initiatives.

Skills

Crisis management

De-escalation

Therapeutic relationships

Documentation

Communication

Mentoring / leadership

Education

HS Diploma or Equivalent

Assoc./Bachelors in Psychology or related field (Preferred)

Job description

The Bradley Center in Columbus, GA, part of St. Francis - Emory Healthcare, seeks a Mental Health Tech II to provide advanced supportive care in inpatient behavioral health.

Working under a Registered Nurse, you’ll assist with ADLs, maintain a safe, therapeutic environment, support treatment interventions, and contribute to recovery goals. Join an interdisciplinary team, facilitate groups, mentor newer staff, document care accurately, and participate in quality and safety initiatives.