Psych Tech - Maine Health
Westbrook, ME 04092
About the Job
Spring Harbor, Adolescent Unit
A14-bed unit designed for the care of children, generally at the ages 12-20 years old, who require acute mental health treatment. Typically, these patients are animminent risk to themselves or others, or are unable to function at a lower level of care due to their psychiatric symptoms.
Position Highlights:
- Sign-on bonus: Up to $2,000
- Base hourly rate: $19.53, part-time
- Recognized leader:Southern Maine’s only private psychiatric treatment and recovery center. Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval (Spring Harbor Hospital, Spring Harbor Counseling, and Maine Medical Center)
- Growth: Largest Employer in the State and the largest Healthcare provider in Northern New England
What you will do:
- Develop a working knowing of therapeutic interventions and interactions for common diagnosis of population served.
- Maintain the unit schedule and facilitate timely transitions.
- Assist patients with Daily Living Skills (ADLs) as directed by an RN
Responsibilities
- Follow patient’s treatment and behavior plan.
- Conduct environmental rounds as assigned and remove any sharps or prohibited items.
- Facilitate milieu based community groups and leisure/recreation groups
- Accompany patients on transports as assigned
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) – “What you will need”:
- Education: High School diploma and equivalent experience preferred. Bachelor’s degree in Psychology or Social Services preferred.
- License/Certifications: N/A
- Experience: N/A
Source : Maine Health