Psych Tech - Maine Health
Westbrook, ME 04092
About the Job
Psych Tech
Spring Harbor, Adult Unit
A 24-bed general adult psychiatric unit that services patients who experience acute psychiatric illnesses and any co-occurring disorders. Treatment emphasizes return-to-work strategies and cognitive therapies to help patients transition smoothly from the hospital to the community and in the shortest possible time.
Position Highlights:
- Sign-on bonus: Up to $2,000, amount prorated for part-time
- Base hourly rate: $19.53
- Full 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 providerin Northern New England
Scheduled Shift
3 pm - 11 pm
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