Psychiatric Technician I

Northern Light Health • Bangor, ME

6d • $20 - $22 • Onsite

About The Position

The Psychiatric Technician provides therapeutic care to people with mental illness, substance use disorders, and intellectual disorders. Working within a multidisciplinary treatment team under the supervision of professional staff, the technician assists patients with activities of daily living, including personal care, and supports recovery with a focus on social, emotional, and physical well-being. This position is in the Pediatric Psychiatric Unit at Northern Light Acadia Hospital in Bangor, Maine. It is full-time, scheduled for 36 hours per week, with work hours of 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM. The listed salary range is $20.00 to $22.10 per hour; additional compensation elements may be available.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Demonstrate emotional intelligence, including self-awareness, self-management, awareness of others, and relationship management.
• Communicate clearly and appropriately through listening, speaking, and writing, and adapt communication to the audience and situation.
• Have word processing, spreadsheet, data entry, database, and other computer-related skills.
• Provide patient-centered care and collaborate with others to support continuous, reliable care.
• Act with integrity, build trust, cultivate respect, foster accountability, and practice compassion.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patients’ physical and emotional well-being and report behavioral changes or physical ailments to professional staff.
• Respond to patient needs while considering developmental stage and psychiatric symptoms.
• Take a mindful and thoughtful approach to patient interactions and maintain appropriate boundaries.
• Work within the patient care team to support successful treatment and stabilization.
• Maintain a safe environment in accordance with Northern Light Health policies and procedures.
• Report and directly address environmental hazards and violations of patient safety policies or protocols when involved or observed.
• Perform other duties upon request.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED