Psychiatric Technician (Adult General Psych), Per Diem Day Shift, Behavioral Health

Psychiatric Technician

Shady Grove Medical Center - Behavioral Health seeks to hire a Psychiatric Technician who will embrace our mission to extend God's care through the ministry of physical, mental and spiritual healing. As a Psychiatric Technician you will:

• Facilitate patient-professional collaboration at all levels of health care.
• Monitor therapeutic treatment.
• Recognize and value differences in the care team and creates a setting conducive to opinion-sharing.
• Collaborate with the treatment team to develop patient care protocols and procedures.
• Incorporate clinical guidelines into patient care.
• Uses information technology to deliver safe and efficient care.

Qualified candidates will possess:

• Minimum of 2 years in related field.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Prior experience in inpatient behavioral health setting preferred.
• Active American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Work Schedule:

This is a per diem position with a rate of $23.00 per hour.

• Employment Type: Per Diem
• Typical Daily Schedule: 6:45a-7:15pm
• Shift Type: Day
• Weekend Requirements: Minimum of 4 shifts in a 4-week scheduling period (must include 2 weekend shifts).
• Holiday Requirements: Assigned holiday rotation
• Shift Differential Eligible: Yes

Pay Range:

If the salary range is not displayed or if the position is Per Diem (with a fixed rate), salary discussions will take place during the screening process.

Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), this position is classified as:

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

At Adventist HealthCare our job is to care for you.

• Work life balance through nonrotating shifts
• Recognition and rewards for professional expertise
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Free Employee parking
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support

As a faith-based organization, with over a century of caring for the communities in the Maryland area, Adventist HealthCare has earned a reputation for high-quality, compassionate care. Adventist HealthCare was the first and is the largest healthcare provider in Montgomery County.

If you want to make a difference in someone's life every day, consider a position with a team of professionals who are doing just that, making a difference.

Join the Adventist HealthCare team today, apply now to be considered!

Adventist HealthCare strongly recommends all applicants to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before commencing employment. Applicants may be required to furnish proof of vaccination.

Adventist HealthCare will withdraw offers of employment to applicants who test positive for Cotinine (nicotine) and marijuana. Those testing positive are given the opportunity to re-apply in 90 days, if they can truthfully attest that they have not used any nicotine products in the past ninety (90) days and successfully pass follow-up testing.

Adventist HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to attracting, engaging, and developing the best people to cultivate our mission-centric culture. Our goal is to have a welcoming, equitable, and safe place to work and grow for all employees, no matter their background. AHC does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and related medical conditions, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.