Mental Health Technician – Night shift

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