Mental Health Technician – Inpatient Behavioral Health -FT Day Shift

Signet Health Corporation; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 43,680 - 52,166; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Competitive hourly salary

Solid benefits

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Washington, D.C., is seeking full-time Mental Health Technicians to provide direct patient care and monitor patients' needs. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from $43,680 to $52,166 annually, plus benefits and professional development opportunities. Ideal candidates possess strong communication skills and experience in psychiatric facilities.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of work experience in a psychiatric/substance use facility.
• Familiarity with medical and psychiatric terminology.
• Works well in a busy team environment.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care and support.
• Monitors patient's physical and emotional needs.
• Utilizes verbal and non-verbal communication skills with patients.

Skills

Excellent verbal/written communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to build rapport

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Welcome

Come work with a great team! Signet Health manages the Behavioral Health Services for Medstar Washington Hospital Center and hasFull-time Day Shiftpositions for Mental Health Technicians.

Overview

The Mental Health Technician is a key position that provides direct patient care, monitors patient's physical and emotional needs and administratively supports the psychiatric program. We offer a competitive hourly salary with solid benefits and professional development. Signet offersprofessional developmentfor Mental Health Technicians who want to achieve mental health tech certification. This is a free benefit to all Signet Health Mental Health Technicians.

• Assists in maintaining medical records.
• Monitors patient interactions and safety.
• Provides clerical support.
• Assists in patient data collection.
• Provides patient information as a member of the interdisciplinary team.
• Utilizes knowledge of verbal and non-verbal communication skills to provide targeted therapeutic interventions with patients.
• Transports patients to outside appointments, if necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent, a bachelor's degree is strongly preferred.
• 1+ years of work experience in a psychiatric / substance use facility.
• Familiarity with medical and psychiatric terminology.
• Excellent verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build positive and respectful rapport with patients and families.
• Works well in a busy team environment.
• Will work weekends.
• Other duties as assigned.

Salary Range:

$43,680 to $52,166 Annually

Rates depend on experience level

EOE

Hospital/Program Description

MedStar Washington Hospital Center is a 912-bed acute care hospital and part of the. MedStar Health system. The system combines the best aspects of academic medicine, research, and innovation with a complete spectrum of clinical services to advance patient care. As the largest healthcare provider in Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region, MedStar Health’s 10 hospitals, MedStar Health Research Institute, and a comprehensive scope of health-related organizations are recognized regionally and nationally for excellence in medical care. MedStar Health has one of the largest graduate medical education programs in the country, training 1,100 medical residents annually, and is the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown University.