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Mental Health Technician (MHT) - Adult Psych - Day Shift

at Universal Health Services

📍 LAWRENCEVILLE, Georgia, United States Onsite Posted April 01, 2026
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Position Details

Type Not Specified
Experience entry
Exp. Years 1+ year in behavioral health or 3 years in lieu of degree
Education Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, or related field
Category Healthcare & Medical

About this role

Direct patient care and support in an inpatient behavioral health setting, focusing on safety, personal care, and treatment journey.

Key Responsibilities

  • Be a steady, supportive presence in patients' daily lives through meals, activities, and programming
  • Maintain safety by de-escalating situations
  • Build trust-based relationships through communication
  • Support screenings and assessments with Clinical and Admissions teams
  • Empower patients to meet daily living needs

Technical Overview

Not applicable

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a mid-level behavioral health support professional with a background in psychology or social work, 1+ year in behavioral health, and strong crisis intervention and communication skills to support inpatient care.

Must-Have Skills

Bachelor's degree in psychologysocial workor related field1+ year of experience in behavioral healthMust be 21+ years of ageExcellent written and verbal communication skillsProven ability to successfully perform in a fast-paced work environment

Required Skills

crisis interventionobservation and documenting behaviorsde-escalate situationspatient safetyscreenings and assessmentsbehavioral healthcommunicationfast-paced work environmentteam collaborationdocumentationempathycritical thinking

Hard Skills

crisis interventionobservation and documenting behaviorsde-escalate situationspatient safetyscreenings and assessmentsbehavioral healthcommunicationfast-paced work environmentteam collaborationdocumentationempowermentcritical thinking

Soft Skills

communicationactive listeningempathyteamworkproblem solvingadaptabilitycalm under pressuredignity and independence support

Industry & Role

Industry Healthcare & Medical
Job Function Direct patient care and support in behavioral health treatment
Role Subtype Mental Health Technician

Keywords for Your Resume

Mental Health TechnicianMHTAdult PsychAdult Psychiatryobserving and documenting behaviorscrisis interventionde-escalate situationsbehavioral healthscreenings and assessments21+ years of ageBachelor's degree in psychologysocial workor related field1+ year in behavioral healthExcellent written and verbal communication skillsfast-paced work environmentpatient safetyteam collaboration

Deal Breakers

Not meeting 1+ year of behavioral health experience or 3 years of mental health care in lieu of degree, Not meeting the 21+ years of age requirement

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