UHS·Pinehurst, North Carolina
The Mental Health Technician provides direct patient care, monitors vital signs, and assists with daily living activities in an inpatient psychiatric setting. They are also responsible for documenting patient behavior, maintaining charts, and ensuring a safe, compassionate environment.
Attend to patient personal needs (oral hygiene, toileting, bathing, dressing, transferring, etc.) as required. Escort and monitor patients during admissions, transfers and discharges; and provide line-of-sight or one-to-one support to patients as ordered by the physician. Regularly observe and record patients’ behaviors, temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure and weight Conduct therapies in accordance with patient’s diagnosis and needs. Check and document luggage and personal belongings upon admission; maintain patient property list. Perform clerical duties including, but not limited to making patient charts, copying forms, filing, ordering supplies, etc. Monitor and document patient’s food and fluid intake; feeding patients as required. Complete and document 15 minute (or less) visual checks on patients per unit/hospital policy Insure patient dignity and respect patient values. Establish a compassionate environment by providing emotional and psychological support to patients, families and friends. This is a First Health position and has full benefits as well as shift differentials For more information about the position, contact Courtney Eble, Healthcare recruiter, at courtney.eble@horizonhealth.com
A high school diploma or GED is required for this position. At least one year of experience in a behavioral health field is preferred.
Market context
Behavioral health employers in North Carolina often look for licensed or credentialed clinicians, and this role requires registration with the North Carolina Substance Abuse Professional Certification board. These positions can be competitive because employers may prefer a bachelor’s degree and want candidates who can work within treatment, documentation, and care coordination expectations. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, and confirm your credential status before applying.
