Mental Health Technician

Trinity Health; Germantown (MD); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Trinity Health is seeking a Mental Health Technician to provide support in the Emergency Room. The role involves assisting nurses and social workers with patient care, monitoring emotional conditions, and ensuring patient safety. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and relevant training. This part-time position is perfect for someone looking to make an impact in mental health.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Benefits including Medical, Dental & Vision

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible work schedules

Free Parking

Qualifications

• Current licensure by the Maryland State Board for Certified Nursing Assistant required.
• BLS certification (issued through the American Heart Association) is mandatory.
• Certification as a Psychiatric Technician is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists RN and other professionals in psychiatric patient care duties.
• Conducts one-to-one interactions with patients, providing emotional support.
• Performs crisis intervention as needed.

Skills

Crisis Intervention

Patient Monitoring

Emotional Support

Education

High School Diploma

College level training in behavioral science

Job description

Job Title: Mental Health Tech - ER
Employment Type: Part-Time / 24 hours weekly

Shift: Night Shift
Location: Germantown, MD

Position Highlights:

• Competitive pay
• Benefits – Medical, Dental & Vision, PTO, Free Parking, Metro Access, Tuition Reimbursement, 403(b)
• Quality of Life: Flexible work schedules
• Advancement: Opportunities to advance within the organization

Description:

Reporting to the director of the unit, the Mental Health Tech assists the RN, Social Worker, Psychiatrist and/or other mental health professionals in the performance of psychiatric patient care duties related to patients’ personal needs, comfort, and safety.

Responsibilities:

• Assists the RN, Social Worker, Psychiatrist and/or other mental health professionals in the performance of psychiatric patient care duties related to patients’ personal needs, comfort, and safety.
• Conducts one-to-one interactions with patients, provides emotional support while observing and recording patient responses.
• Performs or assists in crisis intervention by calming the patient or utilizing appropriate physical control techniques as outlined in hospital policies for such techniques.
• Monitors the emotional conditions of patients & determining the need for interventions. Immediately secures assistance when patients status dictates the need for professional attention (RN, Social Worker, Psychiatrist)
• Reports to Registered Nurse or other professional observations recorded during individual and group sessions; recommends for consideration alterations to the treatment plan.

What you will need:

• High School Diploma and either college level training in behavioral science or previous experience in mental health required.
• Current licensure by the Maryland State Board for Certified Nursing Assistant
• BLS certification (issued through the American Heart Association)
• Certification as a Psychiatric Technician is preferred.

Pay Range: $17.89 – $23.85

Pay is based on experience, skills and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

About us:

Holy Cross Health is a Catholic, not-for-profit health system that serves more than 240,000 individuals each year from Maryland's two largest counties — Montgomery and Prince George's counties. Holy Cross Health earns numerous national awards, clinical designations and accreditations across a wide range of specialties for providing innovative, high-quality health care services.

We were named one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals for 2021 & 2022.

Holy Cross Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.

Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to Minority/Females/disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V) status.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

About the company

Trinity Health employs about 129,000 colleagues, including 7,500 employed physicians and clinicians. Committed to those who are poor and underserved in its communities, Trinity Health is known for its focus on the country's aging population. As a single, unified ministry, the organization is the innovator of Senior Emergency Departments, the largest not-for-profit provider of home health care services — ranked by number of visits — in the nation, as well as the nation’s leading provider of PACE (Program of All Inclusive Care for the Elderly) based on the number of available programs.

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