Mental Health Tech, The Bradley Center CSU, PRN Position Available In Muscogee, Georgia

Mental Health Tech, The Bradley Center

CSU, PRN

Columbus, Georgia
Facility St. Francis-Emory Healthcare
Req

ID 538408

Post Date 03/28/2025 Description Do you have a passion to help others in a mental and behavioral health capacity? Do you enjoy working with a positive and supportive team-oriented staff whose common goal is patient care first? The Bradley Center of St. Francis-Emory Healthcare is hiring a Mental Health Technician nights to work in our growing psychiatric unit.

We are dedicated in our goal to provide our community with the best psychiatric care in the area, and our Mental Health Tech’s have an integral role in making that happen! The Bradley Center has been providing psychiatric and mental health services to our community for over 60 years, and we take pride in being a patient-focused community-based facility. We provide training in behavioral and mental health care, addiction care, and the opportunity to advance in your career by promoting growth from within. Offering excellent benefit packages, continuous pay increases, some of the most competitive pay in the area, flexible self-scheduling, excellent retirement packages, and more!! Our Mental Health Tech’s are responsible for the following duties: Provides support to mental healthcare professionals
Observe and report information about patient behavior to the medical staff, including mood swings and the wellbeing of their patients
Listen to patients’ concerns, observe their behavior, and record their condition. Lead patients in therapeutic and recreational activities
Under direct supervision, provides child, adolescent, or adult patient supervision
Assists in the maintenance of a safe, secure environment that enhances treatment and/or educational effectiveness
Assists patients with activities of daily living; attends to patient behavioral problems and aids in crisis intervention if needed
Charts patient observations, following prescribed procedures and standards
Participates in the development and implementation of patient treatment programs
Maintains confidentiality of patient records
Transport patients to and from appointments, clinics, laboratories, and/or treatments, as and when appropriate
Attends and participates in group sessions, in-service education, and staff meetings At St. Francis-Emory Healthcare Bradley Center, we recognize that our patients deserve qualified, engaged, and competent employees. Our Mental Health Techs enjoy the opportunity to directly experience our patient’s growth through the care they are providing. We know that our employees deserve a working environment that is safe, leaders who are visible and supportive, and opportunities to grow and develop. We have a positive, hopeful, and resilient leadership team that is solely focused on taking care of the heart of the people who work here. If you feel that your skills and compassion fit with our vision for person-centered care and evidence-based practice, and you would like to belong to a hospital family that only the best are invited to join, we invite you to apply today!

Qualifications Education:

High school diploma or GED equivalent required
Two (2) years of collegiate coursework to include general psychology, interpersonal communication, abnormal psychology, and/or human growth and development preferred

Certifications:

Basic Life Support (BLS)
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) preferred
Handle with Care Certification or CPI within 90 days of hire Minimum Work Experience One (1) year of experience in a healthcare setting is preferred

Required Skills:

Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision
Must be able to work in a busy environment and take appropriate action when needed