Behavioral Technician

MaineHealth; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

MaineHealth Behavioral Health is seeking a Behavioral Technician to provide care and emotional support to patients within our behavioral health programs. You will collaborate with the treatment team to implement individualized plans and monitor patient progress, documenting observations accurately and timely.

This role emphasizes compassionate, patient-centered care, adherence to privacy and safety standards, and ongoing communication with clients, families, and caregivers to support recovery

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology or related field preferred.
• One year of relevant experience in social services preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and emotional support to patients.
• Assist with collection and documentation of data; work with treatment team to implement individualized treatment plans.

Skills

Empathy

Team collaboration

Data collection

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology or related field

Job description

Summary

The Behavioral Technician role is responsible for providing care and emotional support to patients, implementing individualized treatment plans with treatment team members and may also assist with the collection and documentation of data.

Description

MaineHealth Behavioral Health

Behavioral Health

Req #: 75096

Summary

The Behavioral Technician role is responsible for providing care and emotional support to patients, implementing individualized treatment plans with treatment team members and may also assist with the collection and documentation of data.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities (KSAs)

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology or related field preferred.


• License/Certifications: N/A


• Experience: One year of relevant experience and/or coursework in social services-related field preferred.


• Additional Skills/Requirements Required: N/A


• Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A

Additional Information

MaineHealth is committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive environment where care team members can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve across Maine and New Hampshire. We offer competitive benefits including paid parental leave, flexible work options, student loan assistance, professional development opportunities, and well-being resources—so you can grow your career while feeling supported both personally and professionally.

We recognize the value each team member brings to our organization.Any offer of employmentwill depend onqualificationssuch asskills, relevant experience, education, certifications,and otherjob-relatedfactors. Thebase rangeis an estimate and does notreflect the full valueofourtotal compensationpackage.

The pay range for this position is $20.68to $25.10 per hour.

Compensation for part-time positions isdeterminedon a prorated basis consistent with the scheduled hours and applicable full-time equivalent (FTE).

In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offerscomprehensivebenefits, recognition programs, career growth opportunities, and,where applicable,shiftdifferentials or other incentives.

If you have questions about this role, please contact [e-mail]

Notice Regarding Maine Employer Surveillance Statute

Pursuant to Maine's Employer Surveillance Statute, prospective care team members are notified that MaineHealth may monitor, collect, record, review, or retain information related to the use of its systems, networks, applications, files, data, communications platforms (including notified recordings), smart badges, building access, company vehicle GPS data, business calls, and workplace security cameras.

Information collected may be used for legitimate business purposes, including security, safety, compliance, investigations, training, quality assurance, and operational management.