Entry-Level Psychiatric Technician - Float Pool

Northern Light Health; Bangor (ME); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus Available

Job summary

Northern Light Acadia Hospital in Bangor, ME, seeks a Psychiatric Technician in the Float Pool. The role offers a full-time schedule from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM, a compensation range of $18.50–$22.10 per hour, and a sign-on bonus.

The position is located at Acadia and involves working with an inter-disciplinary team in behavioral health settings. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, be capable of assisting with ADLs, supporting milieu activities, and documenting care.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED.
• Ability to work within an interdisciplinary team.
• Demonstrates empathy and patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Carries out daily patient assignments and assists other staff members as needed.
• Responds to patient call for assistance.
• Understands needs of patient to complete ADLs and assists as needed, per scope of practice.
• Monitors patient intake of food and fluids; assists and feeds as needed; recognizes dietary concerns and reports to charge nurse.
• Understands needs of patient regarding admission, discharge and transfer. Assists as needed.
• Accompanies patients both on and off grounds for appointments and therapeutic activities.
• Accurately documents patient care as described in the policy and procedure for nursing documentation.
• Encourages and facilitates patient participation in all appropriate milieu activities.
• Recognizes changes in patient status and reports to charge nurse.
• Co-facilitates groups with other nursing staff for 1st 90 days; facilitates nursing groups after 90 days.
• Attends report at change of shift as assigned. Provides relevant information to team members.
• Attends team meetings when assigned.
• Establishes therapeutic rapport and maintains appropriate boundaries with patients.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Effective Communication

Patient-Centered Care

Team Collaboration

Professionalism

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Northern Light Acadia Hospital in Bangor, ME, seeks a Psychiatric Technician in the Float Pool. The role offers a full-time schedule from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM, a compensation range of $18.50–$22.10 per hour, and a sign-on bonus.

The position is located at Acadia and involves working with an inter-disciplinary team in behavioral health settings. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, be capable of assisting with ADLs, supporting milieu activities, and documenting care.