Psychiatric Technician I

Northern Light Health • Bangor, ME

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About The Position

The Psychiatric Technician provides therapeutic care for people with mental illness, substance use disorders, and intellectual disorders. The role functions within a multidisciplinary treatment team under the supervision of professional staff. Psychiatric Technicians assist patients with activities of daily living, including personal care, and support recovery with a focus on social, emotional, and physical wellbeing.

This position is in the Psychiatric Unit - Pediatric at Northern Light Acadia Hospital in Bangor, Maine. It is full-time, 32 hours per week, with a work schedule of 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM. The listed salary range is $20.00 to $22.10 per hour. The position is non-exempt.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Word processing, spreadsheet, data entry, database, and other computer-related skills.
• Demonstrate emotional intelligence, including self-awareness, self-management, awareness of others, and relationship management.
• Communicate clearly and appropriately, adapt communication to the audience, listen effectively, and follow up regularly and promptly.
• Provide patient-centered care and collaborate with others to support continuous and reliable care.
• Act with integrity, build trust, treat others fairly, value differences, and contribute to accountability and cooperation.
• Demonstrate compassion and a willingness to help relieve the suffering of others.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patients' physical and emotional well-being and report changes in behavior or physical ailments to professional staff.
• Respond to patient needs while taking developmental stage and psychiatric symptoms into consideration.
• Use a mindful and thoughtful approach in patient interactions and maintain appropriate boundaries.
• Function within the patient care team, focusing on successful treatment and stabilization.
• Maintain a safe environment in compliance with Northern Light Health policies and procedures.
• Report and directly address environmental hazards and patient-safety policy or protocol violations when involved or observed.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living, including personal care, and support their recovery and wellbeing.
• Perform other duties upon request.

What This Job Offers

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