Mental Health Technician – Adult Psych

Location: Westbrook, Maine
Openings: 3
Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
Hours: 36 hours/week
Weekend Requirement: Yes
Call: None
Experience: 2+ years
Float: Potentially

Job Summary

The Mental Health Technician provides direct support and assistance to adult psychiatric patients in an acute Psychiatric ICU setting. The role requires strong communication, observation, and de-escalation skills while maintaining a calm and professional demeanor.

Patient Population

• Thought disorders
• Psychosis
• Personality disorders
• Mania

Required Skills & Experience

• 2+ years of relevant experience
• Experience working with acute adult mental health/psychiatric patients
• Strong de-escalation skills
• Ability to remain calm and professional in challenging situations
• Comfortable working with patients experiencing behavioral and psychiatric symptoms

Unit Information

• 6-bed Psychiatric ICU
• Patient ratio: 3:5
• EMR/Equipment: Not specified

Dress Code

• Business casual
• No ripped jeans, shorts, logo T-shirts/sweatshirts, or open-toed shoes