Peachford Hospital is searching for experienced Mental Health Techs to work full-time on several of inpatient nursing units.

Mental Illness is more prevalent than ever after all we have endured since 2020. As the leading and largest free-standing psychiatric hospital in Georgia, Peachford stands ready to provide superior quality behavioral healthcare to all the communities we serve. We are searching for an experienced Mental Health Techs to provide excellent care to our patients each and every day.

Peachford has been a leader in behavioral health and addictive disease treatment since 1973. Our 246 bed hospital treats nearly 10,000 children, adults and seniors every year who come seeking the best psychiatric care available. Our hospital is located on a 38 acre wooded campus in the Dunwoody neighborhood of North Atlanta and over 500 incredibly talented employees call us home.

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Mental Health Assistants provide direct patient care to patients with psychiatric disorders as well as chemically dependent patients to ensure their safety and well-being. Patient safety is priority at Peachford Hospital so attention to detail and an ability to skillfully establish therapeutic rapport with our patients will help make you successful in this role.

What Will You Get To Do?
Mental Health Assistants are responsible for completing the following duties and tasks:

• Monitor unit patients and complete rounds as assigned.
• Report all areas of concern regarding patient's mental or physical status to the Charge Nurse.
• Assist in the admission process, including obtaining vital signs, safety search of patients and personal belongings, obtaining urine specimens and orienting new patients to the unit and their program.
• Ensure precaution protocols are followed, and encourage patients to actively participate in all program activities.
• Plan, prepare and lead psychoeducational groups.

What Does Peachford Require for this Role?
A bachelor's degree in a social services related field (psychology, sociology, etc.) is required and previous inpatient/outpatient hospital experience is preferred.

Wait! There's More....
Peachford Hospital offers full time employees a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Health, Dental and Vision Plans
• 401k Retirement Plan with company match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Short Term and Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• 23-days of Paid Time Off

What Happens Next?
After you apply online and submit your resume, a member of our recruiting team will review your qualifications and experience. If we are interested in scheduling an interview, someone will give you a call. You may log back on to this website to check the status of your application at any time.

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What Does Peachford Require for this Role?
A bachelor's degree in a social services related field (psychology, sociology, etc.) is required and previous inpatient/outpatient hospital experience is preferred.

Interest and availability to work full time hours.