Psychiatric Technician - Float - Maine Behavioral Health
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.
About the role
The Psychiatric Technician works in the hospital setting alongside Nurses, Psychiatrists, and Social Workers to support individuals across the lifespan who are experiencing a behavioral health crisis. They 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.
Responsibilities
- Provides direct patient care, emotional support, and assistance with implementing individualized treatment plans.
- Safeguarding a safe and therapeutic environment by observing and reporting changes in patient behavior.
- Aiding in activities of daily living.
- Facilitating groups and activities.
- Using therapeutic communication to address patient concerns.
Requirements
- 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.
Qualifications
- N/A
Skills
- N/A
Benefits
- Paid parental leave
- Flexible work policy
- Student loan assistance
- Training and education
- Well-being resources for you and your family
Pay
Commensurate with experience.
Schedule
TBD