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University of Maryland Medical System · Aberdeen, MD

Crisis Intervention Technician

TypeFull time
ScheduleDays
PostedAug 31
✓You’ll need
Qualifications
✓Work Orientation & Experience : Previous experience in a behavioral health and/or law enforcement setting preferred. Must complete Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) training upon hire.
✓Ability to: a) Interact and verbally de-escalate patients in crisis
✓Work well under pressure during crisis situations
✓Follow instructions provided in written/oral format
✓Effectively function as a member of the multi-disciplinary team
✓Demonstrate maturity, tact, sound judgement and sensitivity to patients regardless of their level of functioning
✓Respond to psychiatric emergency situations appropriately, utilizing CPI, as needed with physically aggressive patients
✓Effectively convey verbal and written information
✓Understand and respect importance of patient privacy and confidentiality
✓Manage time and multi-task effectively, setting appropriate priorities
✓and j) Develop and promote a constructive/positive atmosphere within the work area by demonstrating the ability to maintain cooperation with and assist fellow team members.
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Pay for this position
$18.57 – $25.99/hr
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✓You’ll need
Qualifications
✓Work Orientation & Experience : Previous experience in a behavioral health and/or law enforcement setting preferred. Must complete Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) training upon hire.
✓Ability to: a) Interact and verbally de-escalate patients in crisis
✓Work well under pressure during crisis situations
✓Follow instructions provided in written/oral format
✓Effectively function as a member of the multi-disciplinary team
✓Demonstrate maturity, tact, sound judgement and sensitivity to patients regardless of their level of functioning
✓Respond to psychiatric emergency situations appropriately, utilizing CPI, as needed with physically aggressive patients
✓Effectively convey verbal and written information
✓Understand and respect importance of patient privacy and confidentiality
✓Manage time and multi-task effectively, setting appropriate priorities
✓and j) Develop and promote a constructive/positive atmosphere within the work area by demonstrating the ability to maintain cooperation with and assist fellow team members.
University of Maryland Medical System
1,586open roles
16nursing & nursing support roles open in MD
28 miAberdeen to Baltimore
All 1,586 University of Maryland Medical System jobs
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Job Requirements

Under the supervision and/or direction of the Nurse Manager or Charge Nurse, monitors patient care activities and the environment to maintain the therapeutic milieu and safety for an adult population of psychiatrically ill patients on the behavioral health unit. Patients range from age 18 years and older. Work Experience Work Orientation &

Previous experience in a behavioral health and/or law enforcement setting preferred. Must complete Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) training upon hire. Skills & Abilities: Ability to: a) Interact and verbally de-escalate patients in crisis; b) Work well under pressure during crisis situations; c) Follow instructions provided in written/oral format; d) Effectively function as a member of the multi-disciplinary team; e) Demonstrate maturity, tact, sound judgement and sensitivity to patients regardless of their level of functioning; f) Respond to psychiatric emergency situations appropriately, utilizing CPI, as needed with physically aggressive patients; g) Effectively convey verbal and written information; h) Understand and respect importance of patient privacy and confidentiality; i) Manage time and multi-task effectively, setting appropriate priorities; and j) Develop and promote a constructive/positive atmosphere within the work area by demonstrating the ability to maintain cooperation with and assist fellow team members.

Benefits Full-Time Days (7am-7:30pm)

$18.57 - $25.99/hr. (depends on years of experience) Other Compensation (if applicable): Shift Differential Review the 2025-2026 UMMS Benefits Guide Like many employers, UMMS is being targeted by cybercriminals impersonating our recruiters and offering fake job opportunities. We will never ask for banking details, personal identification, or payment via email or text.

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JOB SUMMARY: Under the supervision and/or direction of the Nurse Manager or Charge Nurse, monitors patient care activities and the environment to maintain the therapeutic milieu and safety for an adult population of psychiatrically ill patients on the behavioral health unit. Patients range from age 18 years and older.