Mental Health Technician - Full Time

Kindred Healthcare•Columbus, GA

18h•Onsite

About The Position

Become part of The Bradley Center, the psychiatric and behavioral health arm of the St. Francis - Emory Healthcare in Columbus, GA. As a dedicated mental health hospital, The Bradley Center complements St. Francis’s acute care offerings and shares in the system’s recognized commitment to quality, patient safety, and community trust. With the backing of a hospital network that earns multiple honors and accreditations, The Bradley Center is uniquely positioned to deliver specialized, compassionate psychiatric care in support of our region’s holistic well-being.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent including education equivalent to completion of secondary school or demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the role.
BCLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire (Required)
NCI -Non-violent Crisis Intervention or current program Within Facility-Specified time frame (Required)
1+ years experience as a Mental Health Tech I or equivalent (Required)
Prior Experience in behavioral health, psychiatric, or healthcare setting (Required)
Ability to establish therapeutic relationships while maintaining professional boundaries.
Strong crisis management and de-escalation skills.
Knowledge of behavioral health principles, patient rights, and trauma-informed care.
Effective verbal and written communication skills with attention to detail in documentation.
Leadership skills with ability to mentor and model professional behavior.
Ability to remain calm and effective during emergencies.
Commitment to confidentiality and compliance with hospital policies and regulatory standards.
Regularly required to stand, walk, sit, talk, and hear.
Frequent reaching, pushing, pulling, and lifting of patients or objects up to 50 pounds.
Occasional stooping, kneeling, or crouching.
Ability to visually and audibly monitor patient behavior and safety needs.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s Degree or Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field (Preferred)
Prior Experience facilitating groups or mentoring peers (Preferred)

Responsibilities

Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs) including hygiene, nutrition, and mobility.
Independently monitor patients for safety, including suicide risk, elopement risk, and adherence to precautions.
Facilitate therapeutic groups and patient activities, encouraging engagement and skill-building.
Support and mentor new or less experienced Mental Health Techs in daily responsibilities and best practices.
Utilize advanced de-escalation and crisis intervention techniques to maintain a safe environment.
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary treatment team, contributing behavioral observations to treatment planning.
Accurately document patient care, behaviors, and progress in the medical record, including detailed shift notes.
Assist in implementing individualized treatment interventions as directed by nursing and clinical staff.
Act as a liaison between patients and staff by supporting communication and addressing concerns promptly.
Participate actively in quality improvement, safety initiatives, and staff education programs.
Provide age-appropriate care across the lifespan in accordance with hospital policy.