Mental Health Technician Jobs in Maryland

LOCATION

Salisbury, MD

FACILITY

TidalHealth Peninsula Regional

DEPARTMENT

Adult Inpatient Behavioral Health

SCHEDULE - SHIFT - HOURS

Full Time - 12 hr shifts; rotating weekends - 7 am to 7:30 pm

REQ #:

36574

SALARY

$17.41 - $24.37 / Hourly

WHY WORK AT TIDALHEALTH?

Looking for a rewarding place to work? Choose TidalHealth, which now includes three hospitals – TidalHealth Peninsula Regional in Salisbury, Maryland; TidalHealth Nanticoke in Seaford, Delaware; and Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin, Maryland. All three hospitals are “A” rated by Leapfrog Hospital Safety Guide, and the facilities have received numerous other honors.

Located on the beautiful Delmarva Peninsula, close to the beach, becoming part of Team TidalHealth also offers an ideal opportunity for work-life balance. Take advantage of our tuition assistance and scholarship programs to grow both personally and professionally.

INPATIENT PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN POSITION SUMMARY

The Psychiatric Technician, under the supervision of the Clinical Supervisor, performs selected patient care activities and participates in the multidisciplinary team. Works without direct supervision on specific areas of responsibility, including one-to-one interactions with patients, reports, and documentation of patient observations and behavior.

INPATIENT PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Refer to the policy: Mandatory Education Classes/Hours for all Patient Care area positions.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• Ability to read and communicate in the English language.
• Knowledge of HIPAA and confidentiality.
• Must be self-directed and flexible.

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

REQUIRED LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATION

• Current CNA
• American Heart Association CPR certification required.

Experience

• One (1) year of behavioral health experience in any setting preferred.

INPATIENT PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN BENEFITS

• At TidalHealth, full-time employees working at least 72 hours per pay period, part-time employees working at least 36 hours per pay period and part-time employees working at least 30 hours or more on weekends only are eligible for benefits.
• Benefits include medical, prescription, vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, disability insurance plans, life insurance, paid time off plans, retirement plans, tuition assistance, employee assistance, and access to on-site childcare and a credit union.