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

Requisition Number: 2024-5408

Type of Position: Full-Time

Location: Clinton, MD

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

EOE

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.