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Signet Health Corporation

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

Signet Health Corporation, Clinton, Maryland, United States, 20735


Overview:

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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 recordsMonitors patient interactions and safetyProvides clerical supportAssists in patient data collectionProvides patient information as a member of the interdisciplinary teamUtilizes knowledge of verbal and non-verbal communication skills to provide targeted therapeutic interventions with patientsTransports patients to outside appointments, if necessaryOther duties as assignedRequirements/Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will possess:

Minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent is required1+ 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.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $33,696.00 - $46,800.00 per year

Work Location: In person