Psychiatric Technician I

MaineHealth; Sanford (ME); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Flexible work policy

Student loan assistance

Training and education

Well-being resources

Job summary

MaineHealth's Behavioral Health division seeks a Psychiatric Technician I to maintain a safe, therapeutic environment and support patients through individualized treatment plans. You will work with the treatment team to provide care and emotional support and assist with data collection and documentation.

The role requires high school diploma or GED (preferred), CPR/BLS certification within 30 days, CPI/MOAB training within 60 days, and less than six months of psychiatric technician experience.

Qualifications

• Current RQI/BLS/CPR certification required or must obtain within 30 days of start.
• Completion of CPI/MOAB training within 60 days of start.
• Less than six (6) months of experience as a Psychiatric Technician

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe and therapeutic setting and implement individualized treatment plans in cooperation with the treatment team by providing care and emotional support to patients and assisting with data collection and documentation.

Education

High school diploma or GED preferred

Job description

Description

Maine Medical Center

Behavioral Health

Req #: 89067

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

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Additional Information

With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations across Maine and New Hampshire, you'll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them - both within the walls of the organization and the communities that surround it.

• paid parental leave
• a flexible work policy
• student loan assistance
• training and education
• well-being resources for you and your family

MaineHealth remains focused on investing in our care team and developing an inclusive environment where you can thrive and feel supported to realize your full potential.

If you're looking to build a career in a place where people help one another deliver best-in-class care,