Psychiatric Technician - Pediatric Day Treatment Clinic

Northern Light Health; Bangor (ME); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign On Bonus Available

Job summary

Northern Light Acadia Hospital in Bangor, ME is seeking a Psychiatric Technician for the Pediatric Day Treatment Clinic. The role offers a 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM schedule and a $18.50–$22.10 hourly salary with a 40-hour week, plus a sign-on bonus.

The incumbent will work within an inter-disciplinary team to provide patient care and participate in milieu activities. The position emphasizes developing skills in patient care, treatment activities, and documentation, while growing responsibilities under

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; no previous psychiatric experience necessary.
• Supports patient care under supervision toDevelop skills in milieu-based care.
• Ability to work within an inter-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Carry out daily patient assignments and assist other staff as needed.
• Respond to patient calls for assistance.
• Assist with ADLs and dietary needs as directed.
• Document patient care accurately per policy and procedures.
• Co-facilitate groups with nursing staff as assigned.
• Attend shift change reports and team meetings.
• Establish therapeutic rapport with patients and maintain boundaries.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Communication

Patient Care

Integrity

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Psychiatric Technician - Pediatric Day Treatment Clinic - 96650

Northern Light Acadia Hospital |US:ME:Bangor | Behavioral Health/Social Services | Full Time

Salary range- 18.50-22.10 USD

Description

The compensation range listed reflects the range Northern Light Health anticipates relying on in setting the wages for the position. The range may not necessarily include all additional compensation elements available, such as differentials, incentive programs and benefits.

Northern Light Acadia Hospital

Department:Pediatric Day Treatment Clinic

Position is located: Acadia

Work Type: Full Time

Work Schedule: 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Salary Range: $18.50 - $22.10

Exempt: No

Hours Per Week: 40.00

***Sign On Bonus Available***

Summary:

A Psychiatric Technician practicing at this level is inexperienced in providing care for psychiatric patients. The Psychiatric Technician will possess a high school diploma. The Psychiatric Technician will be given the opportunity to explore a variety of patient care experiences, including co-facilitating treatment activities, understanding the concept of milieu and working within an inter-disciplinary team. As the Psychiatric Technician gains experience, he/she will be given increased responsibilities in providing patient care. Performs any duties and/or responsibilities assigned by Manager or Supervisor for which qualified.

Responsibilities:

• Carries out daily patient assignment and assists other staff members as needed.
• Responds to patient call for assistance.
• Understands needs of patient to complete ADL's and assists as needed, per scope of practice.
• Monitors patient intake of food and fluids; assists and feeds as needed; recognizes dietary concerns and reports to charge nurse.
• Understands needs of patient regarding admission, discharge and transfer. Assists as needed.
• Accompanies patients both on and off grounds for appointments and therapeutic activities.
• Accurately documents patient care as described in the policy and procedure for nursing documentation.
• Encourages and facilitates patient participation in all appropriate milieu activities.
• Recognizes changes in patient status and reports to charge nurse.
• Co-facilitates groups with other nursing staff for 1st 90 days; facilitates nursing groups after 90 days.
• Attends report at change of shift as assigned. Provides relevant information to team members.
• Attends team meetings when assigned.
• Establishes therapeutic rapport and maintains appropriate boundaries with patients.
• Recognizes age related needs and provides patient care accordingly.

Competencies and Skills

• Demonstrates Emotional Intelligence: Exhibits a high level of self-awareness, self-management, other awareness and relationship management. Conducts themselves in an empathic, appropriate way, with a sense of humor and stimulates a collaborative work environment. Is respectful of the attitudes, feelings, or circumstances of others and aware of the influence of their own behavior on them. Is aware of relevant social, political, system, and professional trends and developments and uses this information for the organization's benefit.
• Effectively Communicates: Listens, speaks and writes appropriately, using clear language. Communication methods are fitting to the message(s), audience, and situation and follow-ups are regular and timely. Shows that important (non-) verbal information is absorbed and understood and asks further questions to clarify when necessary. Expresses ideas and views clearly to others and has ability to adjust use of language to the audiences' level.
• Provides Patient-Centered Care: Demonstrates understanding of patient care quality and service as organizational priority. Proactively supports change to improve patient experience and results. Exhibits the ability and willingness to find out what the patient wants and needs and to act accordingly, taking the organizational and outside resources into account. Cooperates, collaborates, communicates, and integrates care within and between teams to ensure that care is continuous and reliable.
• Behaves with Integrity and Builds Trust: Acts consistently in line with the core values, commitments and rules of conduct. Leads by example and tells the truth. Does what they say they will, when and how they say they will, or communicates an alternate plan.
• Cultivates Respect: Treats others fairly, embraces and values differences, and contributes to a culture of belonging, empowerment, and cooperation.
• Fosters Accountability: Creates and participates in a work environment where people hold themselves and others accountable for processes, results and behaviors. Takes appropriate ownership not only of successes but also mistakes and works to correct them in a timely manner. Demonstrates understanding that we all work as a team and the quality and timeliness of work impacts everyone involved.
• Practices Compassion: Exhibits genuine care for people and is available and ready to help; displays a deep