Mental Health Technician - Adult Psych - Weekends

UHS • Savannah, GA

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Coastal Harbor Health System is hiring a Mental Health Technician to support adult psychiatric patients. The role provides attentive care and supervision, builds trust-based relationships, and contributes to patients’ treatment journeys as part of a collaborative team focused on safety, healing, and positive outcomes. The position is based in Savannah, Georgia, where the hospitals provide a calm, private setting for care.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to perform successfully in a fast-paced work environment.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of behavioral health experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Guide patients through meals, activities, and programming while helping maintain a structured, engaging environment.
• Monitor patient safety, anticipate challenges, and use sound judgment to calmly de-escalate situations.
• Build 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.
• Support patients’ daily living needs while promoting dignity, independence, confidence, and progress.
• Observe and document patient behaviors and provide crisis intervention when needed.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and generous paid time off.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Discounted stock plan.
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program.
• Tuition savings for continuing nursing education with Chamberlain University.
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries.
• Pet insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED