Mental Health Tech MHT

If youre passionate about supporting individuals through some of their most challenging moments, consider joining Memorial Health University Medical Center as a full-time Mental Health Technician (MHT) . As part of Memorial Healths behavioral health team, youll help create a safe, therapeutic environment while making a meaningful difference in patients lives every day.

Memorial Health? At Memorial Health, youll be part of a compassionate team committed to providing exceptional behavioral healthcare to the Savannah community. As a member of HCA Healthcare, youll have access to industry-leading education, career advancement opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your personal and professional well-being.

Job Summary &

As a Mental Health Technician, you will: Provide direct patient care and support under the direction of licensed nursing staff Monitor, observe, and document patient behaviors and interactions Assist patients with activities of daily living as needed Participate in therapeutic and recreational activities Support patient safety through routine monitoring and intervention techniques Utilize de-escalation skills to help manage behavioral health crises Assist with admissions, discharges, and patient transports Foster a respectful, supportive, and recovery-focused environment What were looking for: High School Diploma or GED required Previous behavioral health, psychiatric, healthcare, social services, EMT, CNA, or direct patient care experience preferred BLS certification required within established timeframe Excellent communication, observation, and interpersonal skills Ability to remain calm and professional in challenging situations Strong commitment to patient safety and compassionate care Ideal Candidates: This role is a great fit for individuals interested in behavioral health, psychology, counseling, nursing, social work, criminal justice, or healthcare careers who want to gain valuable hands-on experience while making a lasting impact.

Join Our Team: At Memorial Health University Medical Center, every team member plays a critical role in improving lives. If youre ready to be part of a dedicated behavioral health team that puts patients first, we encourage you to apply today. Apply now and help make a difference in the lives of patients and families across Savannah and Southeast Georgia.

Benefits Memorial Health University Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include: Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence Savings and retirement resources , including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts Learn more about Employee Benefits Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Memorial Health University Medical Center has provided quality healthcare services since 1955, giving patients access to highly-trained physicians and advanced technology. Our 600+ bed hospital is one of the regions leading acute care facilities that serves 35 counties across southeast Georgia and southern South Carolina. Located in Savannah, Georgia, we are a regional referral center for heart care, cancer care, trauma care, childrens care, high-risk pregnancies and high-risk newborn care.

Our hospital includes the regions only Level I trauma center and childrens hospital , as well as the Savannah campus of Mercer University School of Medicine. At Memorial Health, our care like family culture extends to our patients, our people and our community. We are committed to each other because when we join together, our patients are cared for in the safest and most compassionate way.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated 3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses. "There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it." - Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder Be a part of an organization that invests in you! We are reviewing applications for our Mental Health Tech MHT opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.

Submit your application and help us raise the bar in patient care! We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.