Mental Health Technician II

MaineHealth; Rockport (ME); On-site; USD 28,929 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Paid parental leave

Flexible work options

Student loan assistance

Professional development opportunities

Well-being resources

Job summary

Pen Bay Hospital, part of MaineHealth, seeks a Mental Health Technician II for per diem coverage. The role focuses on maintaining a safe, therapeutic environment and providing technical and supportive patient care.

Active CNA license and BLS are required, with Maine CNA Registry certification obligatory. Qualified candidates will have completed a CNA course, and at least one year in healthcare is preferred, with behavioral health exposure a plus.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Certified Nursing Assistant course required.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• The Mental Health Technician II maintains a safe and therapeutic setting by conducting technical and supportive care functions for patients.

Skills

BLS Certification

CNA experience

Healthcare setting experience

Behavioral healthcare experience (pref

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant course

Job description

Pen Bay Hospital

Nursing/Clinical Support
Req #: 86482

This is a per diem position. An active CNA license is required for this role.

Summary:
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

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 employment will depend on qualifications such as skills, relevant experience, education, certifications, and other job-related factors. The base range is an estimate and does not reflect the full value of our total compensation package.

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

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

In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offers comprehensive benefits, recognition programs, career growth opportunities, and, where applicable, shift differentials or other incentives.

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