Mental Health Tech

UHS•Moultrie, GA

6h•Onsite

About The Position

Turning Point Care Center has an opening for a PRN (as-needed) Patient Tech/Mental Health Tech (MHT). MHTs play a vital role in providing excellent care for our patients and are a member of the interdisciplinary team who assists in total client care through implementation of appropriate therapeutic approaches. For more than 40 years, Turning Point Care Center has provided a place of healing and hope to adults who suffer from behavioral health disorders and/or substance abuse. We are committed to providing quality behavioral health care through our inpatient and outpatient gender specific programs in Moultrie, GA. Our serene, rural setting gives patients a secure environment where they can build their foundation for lifelong recovery. We believe in creating healthy communities, which start with healthy individuals, linked through sound relationships to their families, friends, neighbors and peers. Quality Healthcare is our passion, improving lives is our reward. We are working to change lives and transform the delivery of healthcare. Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, with annual revenues during 2025 of $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies™ and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and operates acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

Requirements

One (1) year experience in a patient related field
High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Ability to communicate therapeutically and age appropriately.
Current Georgia Driver's License with: No more than 3 moving violations in the past 3 years, Not having multiple violations for driving without insurance, No more than 2 at fault accidents on record in the past 3 years, No convictions for DUI or DWI within the past 7 years, No convictions for serious infractions such as reckless driving, leaving the scene of an accident, or fleeing a police officer, No convictions for vehicular homicide manslaughter

Nice To Haves

One (1) year experience with psychiatric, trauma, or substance abuse patients, preferred.
Further training/education in behavioral health and substance abuse treatment is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care within a multidiscipline team approach.
Maintains a safe, therapeutic environment.
Completes patient safety rounds timely.
Maintain accurate and complete data and records.
Intervenes with suicidal gestures, inappropriate behaviors, elopements, etc., using proper Crisis Prevention/De-escalation techniques.
Therapeutically communicate with patients. Assists in developing appropriate boundaries and helps to develop social skills.
Directs/redirects behaviors, demonstrating appropriate behavioral consequences. Responds appropriately to impulsivity issues as they relate to age specific criteria.
Recognize and communicate the physical and psychological status of the patients under their care.
Completes other duties as assigned.