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, Day shift (7:00 am - 7:30 pm to include every other weekends; 36 hours per week) Mental Health Technician.

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

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

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.