Psychiatric Technician

MaineHealth Accountable Care Organization; Westbrook, Northern (ME, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

The Psychiatric Technician role at MaineHealth in Westbrook, ME provides direct patient care and emotional support within a safe, therapeutic setting. Reporting to the Behavioral Health team, you assist with implementing treatment plans, observe and document patient progress, and support activities of daily living and group activities.

A Bachelor’s degree is preferred and current BLS certification is required or obtained within 30 days.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe, therapeutic environment and support treatment plans.
• Provide direct patient care and emotional support to patients.
• Assist with implementing individualized treatment plans and observe patient progress.
• Collect and document data to support clinical operations.
• Assist with activities of daily living and facilitate groups/activities.

Skills

Direct patient care

Therapeutic communication

Observation & data documentation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology or Social Services preferred

Job description

Location: Westbrook, ME
Facility: Spring Harbor Hospital
Schedule: Full Time
Shift: Night
Job Category: Behavioral Health
Req #: 90171
Date Posted: Aug 26, 2026

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 $4,000, paid in accordance with program guidelines.

Summary:
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.

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 notified 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.