Mental Health Technician

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...