Mental Health Technician (CNA)- Comprehensive Addiction Psychiatry Services

Davita Inc.; Rockport (ME); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Mental Health Technician II for per diem support at Pen Bay Hospital in Rockport, Maine. The successful candidate will ensure a safe therapeutic environment and provide essential care for patients dealing with acute psychiatric conditions and substance detox. With an emphasis on flexible scheduling and personal support, this role is ideal for those looking to thrive in a collaborative healthcare setting.

Benefits

Paid parental leave

Flexible work policy

Student loan assistance

Training and education

Well-being resources for you and your family

Qualifications

• Completion of a Certified Nursing Assistant course required.
• Current BLS certification required or must obtain within 30 days.
• One year experience in a healthcare setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe and therapeutic setting for patients.
• Conduct technical and supportive care functions.

Skills

Patient care

Technical support

Mental Health Awareness

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant course

Job description

Description

Pen Bay Hospital

Nursing/Clinical Support
Req #: 35695

We are seeking a Mental Health Technician II to join our team at Pen Bay Hospital! The Mental Health Technicians (MHT) are essential members of the Comprehensive Addiction Psychiatry Services team.By conducting technical and supportive care functions. The scope of patients range from treatment for acute psychiatric conditions, detoxification from alcohol and other substances, ranging from 18 years through geriatrics.

Summary: This position is per diem with variable hours.
The Mental Health Technician II role is responsible for maintaining a safe and therapeutic setting by conducting technical and supportive care functions for patients.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

1. Education: Completion of a Certified Nursing Assistant course required.
2. License/Certifications: Current BLS certification required or must obtain within 30 days of start date. Active Certification on the State of Maine CNA Registry as a Certified Nursing Assistant required.
3. Experience: One year experience in a healthcare setting or current enrollment in a healthcare field of study preferred. Six months experience working in a behavioral healthcare setting preferred.
4. Additional Skills/Requirements Required: N/A
5. Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A

Additional Information

With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations across Maine and New Hampshire, you'll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them - both within the walls of the organization and the communities that surround it.

We offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow - programs such as paid parental leave, a flexible work policy, student loan assistance, training and education, along with well-being resources for you and your family.

MaineHealth remains focused on investing in our care team and developing an inclusive environment where you can thrive and feel supported to realize your full potential. If you're looking to build a career in a place where people help one another deliver best-in-class care, apply today.

If you have questions about this role, please contact Jeremy S. Dube at [e-mail]