What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Technician - Inpatient Psychiatry - Full-time & PRN Available position at Signet Health Corporation?
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.
Salary : $33,696 - $46,800
