MENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN - INPATIENT PSYCHIATRY - FULL-TIME & PRN AVAILABLE

Company: Signet Health
Location: Clinton
Posted on: September 29, 2024

Job Description:

OverviewCome work with a great team! -Signet Health manages the behavioral health services for MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center. We are hiring for a -Mental Health Technician, Full-time, Day shift (7:00 am - 7:30 pm to include every other weekends; 36 hours per week) and PRN.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 assignedRequirements/QualificationsThe 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. -EOEHospital/Program DescriptionThe 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.

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