Mental Health Technician bei Centurion Health

Description

Pay Rate:  $25.25/hour -  $28/hour, depending on years of experience

Centurion is proud to be the provider of comprehensive healthcare services to the Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services.  We are currently seeking a Full-time Mental Health Technician to join our team at the Maryland Correctional Institution for Women in Jessup, Maryland. 

The Mental Health Technician (MHT) (Maryland) works alongside a multi-disciplinary team to provide basic behavioral/mental health monitoring to patients in a correctional setting, including creating and providing recreational groups designed to address symptoms, providing structured cognitive and social stimulation to promote individual recovery and well-being, conducting assessments of recreational and adaptive living needs, and participating in treatment team meetings to set patient plans and goals.

Qualifications

•    Bachelor's degree in psychology, sociology, social work, or counseling required
•    Previous experience as a MHT or CNA required
•    One (1) year of experience working with the autistic population preferred 
•    Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license
•    Must be appropriately and actively certified in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Basic Life Support (BLS)
•    Must be able to pass a background investigation and obtain agency security clearance where applicable

Available Shift:  full time, days

We offer excellent compensation and comprehensive benefits for our full-time team members including:

• Health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Flexible Spending Account
• Continuing Education benefits
• Much more...