The Mental Health Technician provides attentive care and supervision to patients, building trust-based relationships and actively contributing to their treatment journey through observation and documentation. This role involves guiding patients through daily activities and programming while ensuring safety through awareness and compassionate crisis intervention when necessary.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess a High School Diploma or GED and be at least 21 years of age, with a preference for candidates having over one year of experience in behavioral health. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required, along with a proven ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced work environment.
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Job description
Responsibilities
Mental Health Technician (MHT) 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 environment—where professionals can thrive, collaborate, and grow while making a difference in the lives of others.
Visit the site virtually: coastalharbor.com 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/Responsibilities Be a steady, supportive presence in patients’ daily lives—guiding them through meals, activities, and programming while helping create a structured, engaging environment where they can thrive Stay one step ahead to keep everyone safe—using awareness, quick thinking, and sound judgement to anticipate challenges and calmy 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 Benefit & 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!
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Medical Insurance
Competitive Compensation
Pet Insurance
Generous Paid Time Off
Career Development Opportunities
Prescription Drug Plans
Discounted Stock Plan
401(K) With Company Match
Student Loan Refinancing Program
Tuition Saving
Pet Insurance More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: uhsguest.com About Universal Health Services One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance.
Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500® corporation, annual revenues during 2025 were $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 continues to grow through its subsidiaries.
Operating 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.
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. Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams We are aware of a scam whereby imposters are posing as Recruiters from UHS, and our subsidiary hospitals and facilities. Beware of anyone requesting financial or personal information. At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skill set and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (e.g., Social Security Number, credit card, or bank information, etc.) from you via email. Our recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you suspect a fraudulent job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, we encourage you to report such concerns to appropriate law enforcement. We encourage you to refer to legitimate UHS and UHS subsidiary career websites to verify job opportunities and not rely on unsolicited calls from recruiters.
