Mental Health Technician – Inpatient Psychiatry

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 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.
• American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) certification 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.

$22 to $25 per hour

EOE

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.