Mental Health Technician – Inpatient Behavioral Health -FT Day Shift

Signet Health • Washington DC, DC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Come work with a great team! Signet Health manages the Behavioral Health Services for Medstar Washington Hospital Center and has Full-time Day Shift positions 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 offers professional development for 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

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• competitive hourly salary
• solid benefits
• professional development
• Signet offers professional development for Mental Health Technicians who want to achieve mental health tech certification. This is a free benefit to all Signet Health Mental Health Technicians.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees