Behavioral Health Tech, Emergency Services

Employment Type: Full – Time

Job Category: Behavioral Health

Shift: Day

Weekend Requirements: Yes

Facility: Northside Hospital Cherokee

Location: Canton, GA

Req ID: 2026-104021

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Job Details

Position Description

Provides direct patient care and supportive services to patients with mental health disorders as well as chemically dependent patients to ensure the safety and wellbeing of patients. Carries out a variety of patient care activities which support the maintenance of the therapeutic milieu, and which meet the patient’s needs for comfort and safety. May also perform the duties and responsibilities of an Emergency Department Technician

Position Requirements

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES/LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or other Behavioral Health related field OR two (2) years of experience in psychiatric settings in a clinical/direct patient care job.

• Must hold American Heart Association’s Basic Life Support (BLS).

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES/LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION PREFERRED

• Patient care experience in a hospital or inpatient mental health facility.

Service Area Overview

“Northside fosters a culture of mentorship and career growth for women. From the first day I started here twelve years ago, I have been exposed to an extremely inclusive and supportive environment where leadership is committed to opportunities for women at all levels in the organization.”

Fiona Nemetz, System Director of EVS, Emergency Management, Parking, Safety & Security

“Northside provides a diverse, challenging and meaningful environment for all the employees.”

Shahnaz Lakhani, Director of Employee Health and HR Operations

“I have been with GCS/NSH for 30 years. And one of my favorite things is the diverse group of people I get to work with and learn from. I have had so many opportunities to learn and grow at GCS/NSH and to build a career.”

Tracie Jackson, Training & Development Specialist, Georgia Cancer Care

“Northside Hospital is a great place to build a career. Leadership has always been supportive of balancing staffs’ desire to raise a family and build a career at the same time.”

Lynne Edwards, Director of Customer Relations

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