Full-Time Day Mental Health Technician (Correctional)

Centurion Health; North Carolina; On-site; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, disability and

life insurance

401(k) with company match

Generous paid time off

Paid holidays

Flexible Spending Account

Continuing Education benefits

Job summary

Centurion Health seeks a Full-time Day Mental Health Technician at North Branch Correctional Institute in Cumberland, MD to provide basic behavioral/mental health monitoring in a correctional setting.

Requires a Bachelor's degree in psychology, sociology, social work or counseling, prior MHT or CNA experience, CPR/BLS certification, and the ability to pass a background check with security clearance where applicable. Shift: full-time, days.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in psychology, sociology, social work or counseling required.
• Previous experience as an MHT or CNA required.
• CPR and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Must pass a background investigation and obtain security clearance where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic behavioral/mental health monitoring to patients in a correctional setting.
• Create and provide recreational groups addressing symptoms.
• Provide structured cognitive and social stimulation to promote recovery.
• Assess recreational and adaptive living needs for patients.
• Participate in treatment team meetings to set patient plans and goals.

Skills

MHT experience

CNA experience

CPR/BLS certified

Education

Bachelor's degree in psychology, sociology, social work, or counseling

Job description

Centurion Health seeks a Full-time Day Mental Health Technician at North Branch Correctional Institute in Cumberland, MD to provide basic behavioral/mental health monitoring in a correctional setting.

Requires a Bachelor's degree in psychology, sociology, social work or counseling, prior MHT or CNA experience, CPR/BLS certification, and the ability to pass a background check with security clearance where applicable. Shift: full-time, days.