Mental Health Technician
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Trinity Health is hiring a Mental Health Technician. The Mental Health Technician supports RN, social workers, and psychiatrists in an emergency department, providing patient comfort, safety, and emotional support while assisting with crisis interventions and documenting observations. The role requires a high school diploma, CNA licensure, and BLS certification, offering flexible night shift schedules and competitive hourly pay.
Key focus areas include Assist RN, Social Worker, Psychiatrist and other mental health professionals with patient care duties, Conduct one-to-one interactions providing emotional support and record patient responses, and Perform or assist in crisis intervention using appropriate physical control techniques.
Successful candidates bring High School Diploma, College Level Training In Behavioral Science Or Previous Experience In Mental Health, and Maryland State Board For Certified Nursing Assistant Licensure. Important skills include Psychiatric Patient Care, Crisis Intervention, Observing Patient Responses, Recording Patient Responses, Monitoring Emotional Conditions, and Reporting Observations.
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Employment Type: Part time Shift: 12 Hour Night Shift
Description:
Job Title: Mental Health Tech - ER Employment Type: Part-Time / 24 hours weekly
Shift: Night Shift Location: Germantown, MD
Position Highlights:
- Competitive pay
- Benefits – Medical, Dental & Vision, PTO, Free Parking, Metro Access, Tuition Reimbursement, 403(b)
- Quality of Life: Flexible work schedules
- Advancement: Opportunities to advance within the organization
Description:
Reporting to the director of the unit, the Mental Health Tech assists the RN, Social Worker, Psychiatrist and/or other mental health professionals in the performance of psychiatric patient care duties related to patients’ personal needs, comfort, and safety. C.N.A. Certification required.
Responsibilities:
- Assists the RN, Social Worker, Psychiatrist and/or other mental health professionals in the performance of psychiatric patient care duties related to patients’ personal needs, comfort, and safety.
- Conducts one-to-one interactions with patients, provides emotional support while observing and recording patient responses.
- Performs or assists in crisis intervention by calming the patient or utilizing appropriate physical control techniques as outlined in hospital policies for such techniques.
- Monitors the emotional conditions of patients & determining the need for interventions. Immediately secures assistance when patients status dictates the need for professional attention (RN, Social Worker, Psychiatrist)
- Reports to Registered Nurse or other professional observations recorded during individual and group sessions; recommends for consideration alterations to the treatment plan.
What you will need:
- High School Diploma and either college level training in behavioral science or previous experience in mental health required.
- Current licensure by the Maryland State Board for Certified Nursing Assistant
- BLS certification (issued through the American Heart Association)
- Certification as a Psychiatric Technician is preferred.
Pay Range: $17.89 – $23.85
Pay is based on experience, skills and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.
About us:
Holy Cross Health is a Catholic, not-for-profit health system that serves more than 240,000 individuals each year from Maryland's two largest counties — Montgomery and Prince George's counties. Holy Cross Health earns numerous national awards, clinical designations and accreditations across a wide range of specialties for providing innovative, high-quality health care services.
We were named one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals for 2021 & 2022.
Holy Cross Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.
Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to Minority/Females/disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V) status.
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
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