Psychiatric Technician - Float - Spring Harbor Hospital

MaineHealth; Westbrook (ME); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $4,000

Job summary

Spring Harbor Hospital, part of MaineHealth, seeks a Psychiatric Technician to maintain a safe, therapeutic environment and provide direct patient care in collaboration with the interdisciplinary treatment team.

The role includes data collection, documentation, and support for implementing individualized treatment plans. Psych Techs work with Nurses and Social Workers to assist patients across the lifespan during behavioral health crises.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology or Social Services preferred.
• Current BLS certification required or must obtain within 30 days of start date.
• One year of experience and/or coursework in a social services related field required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and emotional support.
• Assist with implementing individualized treatment plans.
• Observe, collect data, and document clinical information.
• Support activities of daily living and facilitate groups.
• Use therapeutic communication to address patient concerns.

Skills

Therapeutic communication

Patient care

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology or Social Services

BLS certification

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 #: 84091

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.

The Psychiatric Technician Float is assigned to different departments depending upon staffing needs.

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

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: One year of experience and/or coursework in a social services related field required.
• 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 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 $20.68 to $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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