Mental Health Technician – Inpatient Psychiatry

Overview

Come work with a great team! Signet Health manages the behavioral health services for Med Star Southern Maryland Hospital Center. We are hiring for a Mental Health Technician for the following shifts:

• Full-time, day shift (7:00 am – 7:30 pm to include every other weekend; 36 hours per week)

We offer a competitive salary with a comprehensive benefits package including generous PTO. Signet also offers professional development for Mental Health Technicians who want to achieve mental health tech certification. This is a free benefit to all Signet Health Mental Health Technicians. 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

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.
• Certified Nursing Assistant experience 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.

$18 to $25 per hour EOE Hospital/Program

Description:

Med Star Southern Maryland Hospital Center, Clinton MD is a 182-bed facility providing over 48,000 emergency room visits annually. The Behavioral Health Program includes a 24-bed Adult inpatient unit, a Partial Hospitalization Program and a Behavioral Health section of the Emergency Department. Southern Maryland offers the peace and comfort of a smaller community with the culture of Washington DC a short 20 minutes away.

Historic homes and landmarks comprise the city’s main tourism landscape and offer a glimpse into Maryland’s early life. Nearby attractions include Andrews Air Force Base and Camp Springs and the National Harbor.

Signet Health Corporation