Psychiatric Technician

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

Job summary

The Psychiatric Technician I at Maine Medical Center in Portland, ME, is responsible for maintaining a safe, therapeutic setting and supporting treatment plans in collaboration with the treatment team. You will provide care and emotional support to patients and assist with data collection and documentation.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, CPR/BLS certification (or obtained within 30 days), CPI/MOAB training within 60 days, and less than six months of related experience.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED preferred.
• License/Certifications: Current RQI/BLS/CPR certification required or must obtain within 30 days of start.
• Completion of CPI/MOAB training within 60 days of start.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Psychiatric Technician I - Maine Medical Center - Portland

Location: Portland, ME
Facility: MaineHealth Behavioral Health
Schedule: Full Time
Shift: Day
Job Category: Behavioral Health
Req #: 90188
Date Posted: Nov 8, 2026

Summary

The Psychiatric Technician I role is responsible for maintaining a safe and therapeutic setting and implementing individualized treatment plans in cooperation with treatment team members by providing care and emotional support to patients and assisting with the collection and documentation of data.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Education: High school diploma or GED preferred


• License/Certifications: Current RQI/BLS/CPR certification required or must obtain within 30 days of start. Completion of CPI/MOAB training within 60 days of start.


• Experience: Less than six (6) months of experience as a Psychiatric Technician

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 $20.27 to $24.36 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.

MaineHealth will never request financial information during the interview or pre‑hiring process. All legitimate communications will come from an email address ending in @mainehealth.org. If you suspect fraudulent activity, please report it immediately to [emailprotected]

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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 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. MaineHealth policy requires all care team members to be vaccinated, including for influenza, subject to eligibility for medical or religious exemptions which can only be granted in compliance with applicable law.

If you have questions about this role, please contact [emailprotected]

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