Diamond Healthcare Corporation Clinton , MD 20735
Posted 1 week ago
Requisition Number: 2024-5363
Type of Position: Full-Time
Location: Clinton, MD
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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 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 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.
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.
Diamond Healthcare Corporation