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. Provide... more details
MENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN - MEDSTAR WASHINGTON HOSPITAL CENTER - INPATIENT PSYCHIATRY - FULL-TIME NIGHT SHIFT
Job ID
2024-5087
# of Openings
1
Hospital/Program
Washington Hospital Center - MedStar
Position Category
Support Staff
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.
Other duties as assigned.
Requirements/Qualifications
Minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent, a bachelor's degree is strongly preferred.
1+ years of work experience in a psychiatric / substance use 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.
Other duties as assigned.
EOE
Hospital/Program Description
MedStar Washington Hospital Center is a 912-bed acute care hospital and part of the. MedStar Health system. The system combines the best aspects of academic medicine, research, and innovation with a complete spectrum of clinical services to advance patient care. As the largest healthcare provider in Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region, MedStar Health’s 10 hospitals, MedStar Health Research Institute, and a comprehensive scope of health-related organizations are recognized regionally and nationally for excellence in medical care. MedStar Health has one of the largest graduate medical education programs in the country, training 1,100 medical residents annually, and is the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown University.
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