Mental HealthTechnician (83811)

Job Details: Job Location: MD, Cumberland - Western Correctional Institution - Cumberland, MD 21502, Position Type: Full-Time, Education Level: Bachelor's Degree, Travel Percentage: None, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Behavioral Health Professional & Support, Pay Rate:  $26.34 - $28/hour, depending on years of experienceCenturion is proud to be the provider of comprehensive healthcare 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 the Western Correctional Institution located in Cumberland, Maryland. The Mental Health Technician (MHT) (Maryland) works alongside a multi-disciplinary team to provide basic behavioral/mental health monitoring to patients in a correctional setting, including 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 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