Psychiatric Technician

This role sits on our 40 bed, locked unit that provides a 24-hour treatment program provides care for adults ages 18-95 in acute psychiatric crisis. The multidisciplinary team treats individuals experiencing major mental illnesses and addiction related problems.

Position Highlights:

Sign-On Bonus: Up to $2,000

Base hourly rate: $19.92

Recognized leader: Named a 2022 Top Teaching Hospital by The Leapfrog Group

Growth: Largest Employer in the State and the largest Healthcare provided in Northern New England What you will do:

Contribute to the achievement of quality care and client outcomes

Maintain a safe and therapeutic milieu

Provide structure and emotional support to clients

Provide supportive care to clients as assigned by the registered nurse (RN). Responsibilities

Prepare and maintain patient charts

Communicates effectively and positively with all internal and external customers.

Collaborates with internal and external providers to arrange for ordered services.

Accurately and timely computer entry and transcription of orders.

Assisting staff with a variety of tasks Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) - "What you will need":

High School diploma preferred. Associates degree preferred.

CNA preferred.

Minimum of three years' experience in human service preferred.

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.

We offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow - programs such as paid parental leave, a flexible work policy, student loan assistance, training and education, along with well-being resources for you and your family.