Mental Health Technician - Inpatient Psychiatry - Full-time & PRN Available

Overview

Come work with a great team! Signet Health manages the behavioral health services for MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center.

We are hiring for a full-time and PRN Mental Health Technician for the following shifts :

• Full-time, Day shift (7 : 00 am - 7 : 30 pm to include every other weekends; 36 hours per week)
• Full-time, Night shift (7 : 00 pm - 7 : 30 am to include every other weekends; 36 hours per week)

We offer a competitive salary with a comprehensive benefits package including generous PTO.

The Mental Health Technician is a key position that provides direct patient care, monitors patients' physical and emotional needs and administratively supports the behavioral health program.

• Assists in maintaining medical records
• Monitors patient interactions and safety
• Provides clerical support
• Assists in patient data collection
• Provides patient information as a member of the interdisciplinary team
• Utilizes knowledge of verbal and non-verbal communication skills to provide targeted therapeutic interventions with patients
• Transports patients to outside appointments, if necessary
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements / Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess :

• Minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent is required
• 1+ years of work experience in a psychiatric / chemical dependency facility preferred.
• Familiarity with medical and psychiatric terminology.
• Excellent verbal / written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build positive and respectful rapport with patients, families and peers.
• Works well in a busy team environment. Good work ethics.

Salary Range :

$33,696 - $46,800 Annually

Hospital / Program Description

The Behavioral Health Program includes a Behavioral Health adult inpatient unit that consists of 24 beds, Partial Hospitalization Program and a Behavioral Health section of the ED.

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