Psych Tech - Maine Medical Center
Company: MaineHealth
Location: Portland
Posted on: May 18, 2023
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Job Description:
Summary
$2,000 Sign-on Bonus eligible*
Current MaineHealth employees not eligible for the sign on
bonus.
Must be separated from MaineHealth system for (3 or 6) months to be
eligible.
Position Summary
The Psych Tech contributes to the achievement of quality care and
patient outcomes by maintaining a safe and therapeutic milieu. To
accomplish this goal, the Psych Tech provides care and emotional
support to patients as assigned. The Psych Tech may also assist
with the collection and documentation of data and in cooperation
with the treatment team members, implements individualized
treatment plans.
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
Education: High School diploma and equivalent experience preferred.
Bachelor's degree in Psychology or Social Services preferred.
License/Certifications: N/A
Experience: N/A
Demonstrates a proficiency in all aspects at the entry level
position.
Must be able to annually demonstrate competency in seclusion and
restraint training.
This position supports our Inpatient Psychiatry and ED Annex
P6 (Pavilion 6) is the 21 bed Inpatient Psychiatry unit at Maine
Medical Center. Over the years it has evolved from a traditional
psychiatric unit to one that serves an increasingly medically
complex population with a particular emphasis on Geriatric
Psychiatry. All patients on P6 have both a major psychiatric
illness, and medical comorbidities that require an inpatient level
of care.
The ED Annex is a 12 bed section of the Maine Medical Center
Emergency Department specializing in the care of patients with
psychiatric illnesses in a quieter, more therapeutic
environment.
We are excited to grow our interdisciplinary team and welcome all
applicants from those new to Psychiatry, to those who have many
years of experience. All staff will float between units to provide
their expert care to our patients.
Additional Information Maine Medical Center is a Magnet designated
700-bed tertiary care and teaching institution. MMC is Maine's
largest hospital and a state-wide health care resource. MMC offers
outstanding career opportunities and quality of life in
Portland.
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