Psychiatric Technician I

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Flexible work options

Student loan assistance

Professional development opportunities

Well-being resources

Job summary

Mid Coast Hospital in Maine is seeking a Psychiatric Technician I to maintain a safe, therapeutic environment and support individualized treatment plans in collaboration with the treatment team.

You will provide care and emotional support to patients, assist with data collection and documentation, and work closely with colleagues to ensure quality care. The role offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package through MaineHealth.

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.
• Less than six months of experience as a Psychiatric Technician.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe and therapeutic setting for patients.
• Implement individualized treatment plans in cooperation with the treatment team.
• Provide care and emotional support to patients and assist with data collection and documentation.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Mid Coast Hospital

Behavioral Health
Req #: 97456

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)

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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