Psychiatric Technician

MaineHealth; Westbrook (ME); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $2,000

Job summary

MaineHealth, via Spring Harbor Hospital's Behavioral Health unit, is seeking a Psychiatric Technician to provide direct patient care, emotional support, and assist with implementing individualized treatment plans as part of a collaborative treatment team.

Eligible candidates may receive a sign-on bonus up to $2,000. The pay range is $20.27 to $24.36 per hour, with comprehensive benefits including paid leave and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology or Social Services preferred.
• Current BLS certification required or must obtain within 30 days of start date.
• Experience: N/A.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and emotional support.
• Assist with implementing individualized treatment plans.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary treatment team.
• Observe, report changes in patient behavior, and document data.

Skills

Patient care

Observation

Emotional support

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology or Social Services

BLS certification or willingness to obtain within 30 days

Job description

Role Summary

The Psychiatric Technician plays a key role in maintaining a safe, therapeutic, and supportive environment for patients. In collaboration with the interdisciplinary treatment team, this position provides direct patient care, emotional support, and assistance with implementing individualized treatment plans. The Psychiatric Technician also supports clinical operations through accurate observation, data collection, and documentation.

Description

Spring Harbor Hospital

Behavioral Health

Req #: 86769

The Psychiatric Technician plays a key role in maintaining a safe, therapeutic, and supportive environment for patients. In collaboration with the interdisciplinary treatment team, this position provides direct patient care, emotional support, and assistance with implementing individualized treatment plans. The Psychiatric Technician also supports clinical operations through accurate observation, data collection, and documentation.

Psychiatric Technicians (Psych Techs) are an essential part of the behavioral health team. They work in the hospital setting alongside Nurses, Psychiatrists, and Social Workers to support individuals across the lifespan who are experiencing a behavioral health crisis. Psych Techs work closely with Nurses to promote a safe and therapeutic environment by observing and reporting changes in patient behavior. They assist with activities of daily living, facilitate groups and activities, and use therapeutic communication to address patient concerns, helping to foster a safe, healing environment.

Eligible candidates may receive a sign‑on bonus of up to $2,000, paid in accordance with program guidelines.

The Psychiatric Technician 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: Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology or Social Services preferred.
• License/Certifications: Current BLS certification required or must obtain within 30 days of start date.
• Experience: N/A
• Additional Skills/Requirements Required: N/A
• 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 employmentwill depend onqualificationssuch asskills, relevant experience, education, certifications,and otherjob-relatedfactors. Thebase rangeis an estimate and does notreflect the full valueofourtotal compensationpackage.

The pay range for this position is $20.27to $24.36 per hour.

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

In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offerscomprehensivebenefits, recognition programs, career growth opportunities, and,where applicable,shiftdifferentials or other incentives.

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