Mental Health Technician - Child & Adolescent Psych - 2nd Shift

Mental Health Technician - Child & Adolescent Psych - 2nd Shift

Coastal Harbor Health System is a leading provider of specialized behavioral healthcare. Our campus includes a 145‑bed hospital dedicated to children and adolescents, offering both short‑ and long‑term inpatient services, and a 50‑bed inpatient facility for adults ages 18 and older.

• Be a steady, supportive presence in patients' daily lives—guiding them through meals, activities, and programming while creating a structured, engaging environment.
• Maintain safety by using awareness, quick thinking, and sound judgement to anticipate challenges and calmly de‑escalate situations.
• Build genuine, trust‑based relationships through positive communication, active listening, and consistent encouragement of healthy behaviors and boundaries.
• Partner with Clinical and Admissions teams to support screenings and assessments, playing an important role in each patient's care journey from the very start.
• Champion patient dignity and independence by supporting daily living needs and empowering individuals to build confidence and take meaningful steps forward.

• Challenging and rewarding work environment.
• Competitive compensation & generous paid time off.
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans.
• 401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan.
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program.
• Tuition savings to continue nursing education with Chamberlain University.
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries.
• Pet Insurance.

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must be 21+ years of age.
• Experience of 1+ year in behavioral health preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to successfully perform in a fast‑paced work environment.

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal‑opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.