Mental Health Technician (81412)

Mental Health Technician

MD, Hagerstown - Maryland Training Center Hagerstown - Hagerstown, MD 21746

Position Type: Full-Time Job Shift: Day Education Level: Bachelor's Degree Travel Percentage: None Category: Behavioral Health Professional & Support

Pay range: $26.34/hour - $28.10/hour depending on years of experience

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.

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: full time, days

We offer excellent compensation and comprehensive benefits for our full-time team members including:

• 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...