Psychiatric Technician - Adult Unit

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

MaineHealth's Spring Harbor Hospital seeks a Psychiatric Technician for a night shift, 12-hour rotations. You will provide direct patient care, emotional support, and help implement individualized treatment plans with the treatment team.

As part of the behavioral health unit, you will monitor patients, document observations, and assist with daily living activities, supporting a safe and healing environment. Sign-on bonus available up to $4,000.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a safe, therapeutic environment.
• Offer emotional support and assist with individualized treatment plans.
• Collaborate with nurses, psychiatrists, social workers and other team members.
• Observe, document, and report changes in patient behavior.
• Assist with activities of daily living and facilitate group activities.

Skills

Patient care

Therapeutic communication

Observation & reporting

Daily living support

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Description

Spring Harbor Hospital

Behavioral Health
Req #: 91657

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.

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.

This is a night role, 12-hour shifts. Week 1 with a Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday schedule. Week 2 is a Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday schedule.

Eligible candidates may receive a signon bonus of up to $4,000, paid in accordance with program guidelines.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

1. Education: High school diploma or GED preferred
2. 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.
3. 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 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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