Evening Psychiatric Technician - Sign-On Bonus Eligible

MaineHealth; Westbrook (ME); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $2,000

Job summary

MaineHealth’s Spring Harbor Hospital seeks a Psychiatric Technician to help maintain a safe, therapeutic environment and support patients under an interdisciplinary treatment plan. You will assist with direct patient care, observations, documentation, and group activities while collaborating with nurses, psychiatrists, and social workers.

The role features 8-hour evening shifts (Week 1: Mon, Fri, Sat; Week 2: Sun, Mon, Fri) with a sign-on bonus up to $2,000 and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Current CPR/BLS certification required or must obtain within 30 days of start.
• Completion of CPI/MOAB training within 60 days of start.
• Less than six (6) months of experience as a Psychiatric Technician.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe, therapeutic environment.
• Provide direct patient care and emotional support.
• Assist with implementing individualized treatment plans and documenting observations.
• Observe and report changes in patient behavior to the treatment team.
• Assist with activities of daily living and group activities.
• Use therapeutic communication to address patient concerns.

Skills

Direct patient care

Emotional support

Observation

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or GED

CPR/BLS certification

CPI/MOAB training

Job description

MaineHealth’s Spring Harbor Hospital seeks a Psychiatric Technician to help maintain a safe, therapeutic environment and support patients under an interdisciplinary treatment plan. You will assist with direct patient care, observations, documentation, and group activities while collaborating with nurses, psychiatrists, and social workers.

The role features 8-hour evening shifts (Week 1: Mon, Fri, Sat; Week 2: Sun, Mon, Fri) with a sign-on bonus up to $2,000 and a comprehensive benefits package.