Job Overview
Overview:
Come work with a great team! Signet Health manages the behavioral health services for Medstar Washington Hospital Center and has Full-time night shift positions for Mental Health Technicians.
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.
- 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
Requirements/Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will possess:
- Minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent, a Bachelors degree is strongly preferred
- 1+ years of work experience in a psychiatric / chemical dependency 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
EOE
