Psych Tech - Male Crisis Stabilization Unit

Responsibilities

Psych Tech – High Acuity/Male Crisis Stabilization Unit (3p‑11p Mon‑Fri)

Peachford Hospital is located in the north Atlanta suburb of Dunwoody. Due to an increase in patient census we are hiring Mental Health Technicians for full‑time positions on our Male Crisis Stabilization/High Acuity Unit. Positions are open during the week with no weekend requirements and positions available working every weekend with a higher base pay.

All newly hired Mental Health Technicians will participate in our paid classroom and on‑the‑job training orientation activities.

Peachford is one of the leading behavioral health treatment facilities in the southeast. Our 246‑bed hospital is located on a beautiful 38‑acre wooded campus and provides life‑saving, life‑changing, and life‑sustaining services to children, adolescents, adults, and seniors.

Mental Health Technicians (MHAs) are direct patient care providers that deliver nursing care to patients with varying psychiatric, behavioral, and mental health diagnoses, ensuring their safety and continued care.

• A newly increased competitive hourly rate plus applicable shift differentials (evenings, nights, all shifts weekends)
• Outstanding health benefits for full‑time employees with dependent coverage available
• A work environment that is fast paced and highly rewarding
• A team where ALL staff are valued and appreciated
• Full‑time staff enjoy generous paid time off, tuition reimbursement/assistance, pet insurance, and more!

Mental Health Technicians are direct patient care providers responsible for positive role modeling, crisis intervention, facilitation of group activities, and patient safety. Basic care activities such as taking patient vitals are also part of Mental Health Technician responsibilities. Mental Health Techs work within the nursing department under the direction of an RN Charge Nurse and Unit Nurse Manager.

A Bachelor’s Degree in psychology or another related social service field is required, although relevant psychiatric healthcare experience may be substituted for a degree. Direct patient care experience is required.

Position also requires excellent verbal communication skills; ability to remain calm in a dynamic environment; commitment to providing a high level of care to patients of all ages, excellent customer service skills, and a reliable & dependable attendance profile.

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We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

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