Piedmont Healthcare
Integrated, non-profit hospital and clinic care
Mental Health Tech - Emergency Dept, Days
About the job
- A high school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) is required.
- Basic Life Support certification is required upon hire.
- Crisis Prevention certification is required within 60 days.
- Staff must demonstrate knowledge and ability to provide appropriate care for psychiatric and/or chemical dependency patients.
- Staff must demonstrate knowledge of human growth and development and provide care appropriate to the ages of patients served.
- Staff must be able to gather data and document patient care.
- Staff must demonstrate the ability to perform technical skills and procedures.
- Staff must maintain regular, punctual, and dependable attendance.
- Provide appropriate care for psychiatric and/or chemical dependency patients.
- Document patient care and observed patient behaviors using the nursing process and applicable hospital, unit, and standards-of-care policies and procedures.
- Serve as the patient and family advocate while protecting confidential information and the patient's right to privacy.
- Participate and cooperate in the unit-based Performance Improvement process.
- Report significant medical errors or unanticipated patient-care outcomes according to established guidelines.
- Attend in-service presentations and complete all mandatory education requirements in a timely manner.
- Use the treatment model and nursing process to provide individualized patient care.
- Promote compliance with National Patient Safety Goals.
- Provide total hygiene care, including skin care, bathing, and toileting.
- Assist patients with ambulation in their room, the hall, and the bathroom.
- Assist with feeding patients, offer fluids and snacks, and record amounts consumed.
- Document vital signs and inform the nurse of changes in patient status.
- Stock supplies and maintain a clean working environment.
- Assist coworkers in meeting patient care needs.
- Implement ordered observation levels, including every 15 minutes, line of sight, or one-to-one observation, and document observations in the medical record.
- Respond appropriately to manpower requests as a crisis prevention intervention-trained staff member.
- Seek ways to control costs without compromising patient safety, quality of care, or delivered services.
- Use the occurrence reporting system to report potential patient safety issues.
- Use the Performance Improvement Plan to improve patient safety.
- Perform purposeful rounds.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Prior hospital or Emergency Department Mental Health Technician experience is highly preferred.
- Experience in behavioral health and/or addictive disease is preferred.
- A bachelor's degree in behavioral health sciences is preferred.
About the company
Piedmont Healthcare runs a large network of hospitals, clinics, and care facilities across Georgia. It delivers medical services through 27 hospitals, 113 urgent-care locations, 1,875 Piedmont Clinic physician practices, and related clinics, serving more than 4.5 million patients with online scheduling and virtual visits. As a private, not-for-profit system, Piedmont coordinates care across its integrated network to provide safe, affordable, high-quality care close to home. It engages in community health and philanthropy, supported by more than 12,000 donors and a workforce of over 47,000 caregivers. Piedmont’s goal is to make healthcare easy to access and convenient for Georgians while maintaining a focus on community impact and patient experience.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Atlanta, Georgia
Founded
1905
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What believers are saying
- Piedmont opened Marietta imaging on August 20, 2026, expanding convenient outpatient diagnostics.
- Piedmont added oncologist Chandana Kamireddy on August 31, 2026, strengthening cancer referrals.
- Piedmont Macon invested $45 million and plans a new facility outside Macon soon.
What critics are saying
- Piedmont Fayette’s $275 million tower and Henry’s $212 million project pressure margins through 2028.
- The retirees’ ERISA benefits fight continues in 2026, threatening reputational damage and legal expense.
- If safety performance slips after rapid expansion, Piedmont loses its core brand advantage quickly.
What makes Piedmont Healthcare unique
- Piedmont spans 28 hospitals and nearly 2,000 care locations across Georgia by 2026.
- Epic links Piedmont Macon, Marietta imaging, and statewide care coordination into one system.
- Piedmont blends nonprofit scale with integrated oncology, cardiology, imaging, and primary care access.
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Piedmont Rockdale and Piedmont Oncology welcome medical oncologist Chandana Kamireddy, M.D. Published: August 30, 2026 Conyers, Ga. (August 31, 2026) - Piedmont Rockdale Hospital and Piedmont Oncology are expanding access to comprehensive cancer care with the addition of Chandana Kamireddy, M.D., an experienced, board-certified, fellowship-trained medical oncologist. Dr. Kamireddy is experienced in caring for patients with several types of cancer, including lung, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, and breast cancer as well as benign and malignant blood disorders such as leukemia and lymphoma. Her clinical interests include breast and gastrointestinal oncology, cancer prevention, and cancer screening. "We are delighted to have Dr. Kamireddy join our growing medical and surgical oncology team," said Piedmont Rockdale CEO Monica Hum, M.D. "Dr. Kamireddy's expertise and clinical experience will help more patients receive specialized treatment without leaving their community." "Dr. Kamireddy is an exceptional patient- and family-focused physician. She will be very active in our Piedmont Oncology Steering Committees and in clinical trials," said Wally Curran, M.D., the Whitaker Endowed Chief of Piedmont Oncology. Before joining Piedmont, Dr. Kamireddy provided hematology and medical oncology care to patients and served as an assistant professor at the West Virginia University Cancer Institute in Wheeling. She previously held faculty and hospitalist roles at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center, where she focused on bone marrow transplant care. Dr. Kamireddy is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. To learn more or request an appointment, visit Piedmont.org or call 770.918.2320.
Piedmont Macon recognized as high performing in five categories. Monday, August 24th, 2026 Piedmont Macon Medical Center and Piedmont Macon North Hospital have been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as high performing hospitals for a combined five adult procedures and conditions. The digital media company that's widely known for publishing data-driven rankings has recognized Piedmont Macon for 2026-2027 as being high performing in the following categories: * Back surgery (Spinal Fusion) - Piedmont Macon Medical Center. * Diabetes - Piedmont Macon Medical Center. * Heart Attack - Piedmont Macon Medical Center. * Stroke - Piedmont Macon Medical Center. * Pneumonia - Piedmont Macon North Hospital. The designation of "high ranking" identifies hospitals that perform significantly better than the national average in particular areas based on factors including patient outcomes, quality of care, patient experience and other measures. "We are honored to be recognized by U.S. News & World Report for the exceptional care our physicians, nurses, advanced practice providers and essential team members deliver every day," said Stephen J. Daugherty, CEO of Piedmont Macon. "These distinctions reflect our unwavering commitment to clinical excellence and our mission to make a positive difference in every life we touch," he said. "Being recognized in areas such as heart attack, diabetes and stroke - which are among the conditions that we see on a regular basis - demonstrates the expertise and coordinated care our teams provide when patients need us the most." Each year, U.S. News & World Report evaluates about 4,500 hospitals across the country in 14 specialty areas of care.
Piedmont Community Imaging holds ribbon-cutting for new Marietta location. Published: August 20, 2026 Marietta, Ga. (August 20, 2026) - Piedmont and Outpatient Imaging Affiliates held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday to celebrate the opening of Piedmont Community Imaging of Marietta, the joint venture's first metro Atlanta location. Executives from Piedmont celebrated the opening and participated in an open house. "The opening of this location reflects Piedmont's ongoing commitment to increasing access to convenient, high-quality imaging services," said Michelle Fisher, Piedmont President of Primary Care and Retail Services. "The new imaging center offers patients more choices while providing the benefits of fully integrated care through Piedmont's electronic health record, helping improve both the patient experience and quality of care." Piedmont Community Imaging offers patients greater convenience and access to high-quality diagnostic and imaging services with Piedmont's clinically integrated network of expanded resources and expertise. Piedmont Community Imaging's Marietta location offers: * Easy scheduling with same-day appointments * High-value imaging to include MRI, CT, Ultrasound, and X-ray exams * Exam interpretations by specialty radiologists for improved accuracy and top-quality results Piedmont Community Imaging is located at 660 Cherokee Street, Suite 150, Marietta, Ga., 30060. The location is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Piedmont Columbus Regional Northside named a Blue Distinction Center for bariatric surgery. Published: August 19, 2026 Columbus, Ga. (August 20, 2026) - Piedmont Columbus Regional Northside is the only hospital in the Chattahoochee Valley area to be named a Blue Distinction Center by Blue Cross Blue Shield for its metabolic bariatric surgery program. "We are honored and excited to receive this recognition for our safe, effective treatment options," said bariatric surgeon Ken Copperwheat, D.O. "All employees with a State Health Benefit Plan, regardless of if they live in Auburn, Columbus, LaGrange, Phenix City or somewhere in between, can receive bariatric surgery as part of their benefits because of Piedmont achieving this distinction." The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates about 100 million adults, over 40%, in the United States are affected by obesity and that number continues to increase. "Obesity increases risks of morbidity and mortality because of the diseases and conditions commonly associated with it, like type II diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease and cancer, among other health risks," bariatric surgeon Jeremy Bryner, D.O. explains. "Bariatric surgery has proven to be effective in the reduction of comorbid conditions related to obesity." Visit Piedmont.org/pcBariatricsSeminar to take the first step on your weight-loss journey and watch a convenient online seminar about bariatric surgery. The seminar provides helpful information on obesity, weight loss management and surgery options. Upon completion of the video, a member of the Piedmont Columbus bariatrics office staff will contact you to schedule the first appointment.
Piedmont Macon recognized by US News & World Report as high-performing in five specialty care areas. Published: August 19, 2026 Macon, Ga. (August 20, 2026) - Piedmont Macon Medical Center and Piedmont Macon North Hospital have been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as high-performing hospitals for a combined five adult procedures and conditions. The digital media company that's widely known for publishing data-driven rankings has recognized Piedmont Macon for 2026-2027 as being high performing in the following categories: * Back surgery (Spinal Fusion) - Piedmont Macon Medical Center. * Diabetes - Piedmont Macon Medical Center. * Heart Attack - Piedmont Macon Medical Center. * Stroke - Piedmont Macon Medical Center. * Pneumonia - Piedmont Macon North Hospital. The designation of "high ranking" identifies hospitals that perform significantly better than the national average in particular areas based on factors including patient outcomes, quality of care, patient experience and other measures. "We are honored to be recognized by U.S. News & World Report for the exceptional care our physicians, nurses, advanced practice providers and essential team members deliver every day," said Stephen J. Daugherty, CEO of Piedmont Macon. "These distinctions reflect our unwavering commitment to clinical excellence and our mission to make a positive difference in every life we touch," he said. "Being recognized in areas such as heart attack, diabetes and stroke - which are among the conditions that we see on a regular basis - demonstrates the expertise and coordinated care our teams provide when patients need us the most." Each year, U.S. News & World Report evaluates about 4,500 hospitals across the country in 14 specialty areas of care.