Mental Health Technician

Job Details: Job Location: MD, Jessup - Jessup Patuxent Institution - Jessup, MD, Position Type: Full-Time, Education Level: Bachelor's Degree, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Travel Percentage: None, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Behavioral Health Professional & Support, Pay range:  $27.18/hour - $28.20/hour depending on years of experienceCenturion is proud to be the provider of comprehensive services to the Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services.   Partnering with Juz Solutions, we are currently seeking a Full-time Day Mental Health Technician to join our team at Patuxent Institution in Jessup, 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 applicableAvailable shift:  full time, days M-FBenefits provided by Juz Solutions