Mental Health Technician

Job Description

Job Description

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...