Mental Health Technician
Hagerstown, Maryland•Full-time
$26.34 - $28.10 hourly
$26.34 - $28.10 hourly
About the Job
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...