Travel Behavioral Health Tech - $1,798 per week in Bangor, ME

License: Maine CNA License Certifications: BLS, MOAB (to be obtained on site) Must-Have: Comfortable with redirection and de-escalation, assisting with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), rounding every 7.5 minutes, acting as a 1:1 sitter, participating in physical holds, and obtaining EKGs if needed. Job Title: Mental Health Technician Profession: Mental Health Technician Specialty: Pediatric Psychiatric Unit Duration: 13 weeks Shift: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM Hours per Shift: 12 hours Experience: Minimum of 1 year of inpatient psychiatric experience.

Job Title: Mental Health Technician Profession: Mental Health Technician Specialty: Pediatric Psychiatric Unit Duration: 13 weeks Shift: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM Hours per Shift: 12 hours Experience: Minimum of 1 year of inpatient psychiatric experience. Experience with pediatric patients preferred. License: Maine CNA License Certifications: BLS, MOAB (to be obtained on site) Must-Have: Comfortable with redirection and de-escalation, assisting with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), rounding every 7.5 minutes, acting as a 1:1 sitter, participating in physical holds, and obtaining EKGs if needed. Description: Immediate start is needed. Interviews will be conducted, followed by manager approval. This is a free-standing acute inpatient facility with contracted emergency services located nearby. All patients are medically cleared prior to admission. The average patient population consists of adolescents and pediatric patients aged 5-18. Common patient diagnoses include autism, self-harm, depression, suicidal ideation, anxiety, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, oppositional defiant disorder, gender dysphoria, trauma, and anger management issues. Employees are expected to work collaboratively within a supportive environment. Every eight hours, patient rounds will occur. The team includes a Nurse Manager, charge nurses, a Nurse Practitioner, a psychiatrist, and an occupational therapist. Staff includes Psych Techs, and contracted phlebotomists. The role involves caring for patients with various mental health challenges, requiring experience in handling both involuntary and voluntary admissions. The position may involve floating to other units as needed. Weekends will be rotated every other weekend, and holiday work will be expected as part of the team commitment. The scheduling system is modified self-scheduling, allowing employees to sign up for preferred shifts with oversight from management. A professional appearance is required with scrub colors being any solid color. The unit culture promotes open communication, and management is receptive to feedback to resolve any issues.