Mental Health Technician (81412)

Centurion Health; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 75,492,480 - 80,589,600; 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

Much more...

Job summary

Centurion Health seeks a Mental Health Technician for our Maryland Correctional Training Center in Hagerstown, MD. The role involves supervising patients in a correctional setting and delivering structured recreational and cognitive activities during day shifts.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, MHT or CNA experience, CPR/BLS certification, and a valid driver's license. Background checks and security clearance as applicable are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in psychology, sociology, social work, or counseling required.
• Previous experience as a MHT or CNA required.
• One year of experience with autistic population preferred.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license.
• CPR and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Must be able to pass a background investigation and security clearance where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic behavioral/mental health monitoring to patients in a correctional setting.
• Create and lead recreational groups to address symptoms and promote recovery.
• Provide structured cognitive and social stimulation to support well-being.
• Assess recreational and adaptive living needs and participate in treatment team meetings to set patient plans and goals.

Skills

MHT experience

CNA experience

CPR/BLS certified

Driver's license

Background check clearance

Education

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

Job description

Job Location: MD, Hagerstown - Maryland Training Center Hagerstown - Hagerstown, MD 21746
Position Type: Full-Time
Education Level: Bachelor\'s Degree
Travel Percentage: None
Job Shift: Day
Job Category: Behavioral Health Professional & Support
Pay range: $26.34/hour - $28.10/hour depending on years of experience

Company overview

Centurion is proud to be the provider of comprehensive 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 Maryland Correctional Training Center located in Hagerstown, Maryland.

Role

The Mental Health Technician works alongside the multi-disciplinary team to provide basic behavioral/mental health monitoring to patients in a correctional setting. Additional duties include creating and providing recreational groups designed to address symptoms, providing structured cognitive and social stimulation to promote individual recovery and well-being. This person assesses recreational and adaptive living needs and participates 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

Available shift: full time, days

Benefits

• 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...