Mental Health Technician - Adult Psych - 3rd Shift

Mental Health Technician Opportunity

Coastal Harbor Health System is a leading provider of specialized behavioral healthcare, offering a comprehensive continuum of care for patients across the lifespan. Our campus includes a 145-bed hospital dedicated to children and adolescents, delivering both short- and long-term inpatient services, as well as a 50-bed inpatient facility for adults ages 18 and older. Together, these programs create a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment where clinicians can make a meaningful impact every day. We are driven by a shared mission: to provide compassionate, high-quality care to individuals when they need it most. Our reach extends far beyond the local community, serving patients from across the country who trust us for our expertise, dedication, and patient-centered approach. Located in the heart of beautiful, historic Savannah, Georgia, our hospitals offer a peaceful, private setting that promotes healing and focus. The serene surroundings not only benefit our patients but also provide an exceptional work environmentwhere professionals can thrive, collaborate, and grow while making a difference in the lives of others.

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:

• Be a steady, supportive presence in patients' daily livesguiding them through meals, activities, and programming while helping create a structured, engaging environment where they can thrive
• Stay one step ahead to keep everyone safeusing 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

Benefits & 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

Qualifications Requirements:

• 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

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.