Behavioral Health Medication Technician (CMT)

ALPAS WELLNESS LA PLATA LLC; Willow Gate (MD); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Holiday Rate

401k

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Training and Education Allowance

Job summary

Alpas Wellness La Plata is seeking a Certified Medication Technician to join its residential behavioral health program in La Plata, Maryland. You will administer medications, document in the EMR, monitor patients, and collaborate with nursing to ensure safe, compliant care.

The role requires MD board-certified CMT, CNA/GNA, CPR, HS diploma, and prior medication administration experience. Expect 3 twelve-hour shifts per week, competitive hourly pay, benefits, and opportunities for ongoing

Qualifications

• Active Maryland Board of Nursing Certified Medication Technician (CMT) certification in good standing.
• Active Maryland CNA or GNA certification in good standing.
• High School diploma or GED required.
• CPR certification required.
• Prior medication administration experience in behavioral health or substance use disorder treatment, or withdrawal management is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer scheduled medications per MAR and prescriber orders.
• Document all administrations in EMR in real time and record reasons for refusals or omissions.
• Monitor patients for adverse reactions and report to the nurse promptly.
• Record vital signs and other clinical measurements as directed by nursing staff.
• Maintain security, organization, and cleanliness of the medication room and carts.
• Assist with medication reconciliation during admission and processing of patient-supplied meds.

Skills

CMT certification

CNA/GNA certification

CPR certification

Attention to detail

Documentation

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

KIPU EMR

MAR reference

Job description

Alpas Wellness La Plata is seeking a Certified Medication Technician to join its residential behavioral health program in La Plata, Maryland. You will administer medications, document in the EMR, monitor patients, and collaborate with nursing to ensure safe, compliant care.

The role requires MD board-certified CMT, CNA/GNA, CPR, HS diploma, and prior medication administration experience. Expect 3 twelve-hour shifts per week, competitive hourly pay, benefits, and opportunities for ongoing