Mental Health Technician - MD
US-MD-Jessup
Careers (Attract)
Req #: 38205
Type: Full-Time
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Overview: Centurion is proud to be the provider of mental health 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 in our Patuxent Institution located in Jessup, Maryland. Responsibilities: The Mental Health Technician (MHT) will work alongside a multidisciplinary team to provide basic behavioral/mental health monitoring to patients in a correctional setting. This includes creating and providing recreational groups designed to address symptoms, providing structured cognitive and social stimulation to promote individual recovery and well-being, conducting assessments of recreational and adaptive living needs, and participating in treatment team meetings to set patient plans and goals. Qualifications: * Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, or Counseling * Previous experience as a MHT or CNA * 1 year experience working with autistic population preferred * Must have a current driver's license * Must have a current CPR / BLS card * Must be able to pass a background investigation and obtain agency security clearance where applicable