Mental Health Technician (CNA)- Comprehensive Addiction Psychiatry Service

Description

Pen Bay Hospital

Nursing / Clinical Support

Req # : 52661

For a limited time MaineHealth is offering sign on bonuses for Clinical Nursing Assistants :

0-1 years of experience eligible for $2,500 (full time)

1+ years of experience eligible for $4,000 (full time)

Eligible candidates are hired (offer accepted) into a Full or Part time CNA position. Bonus amount prorated for Part time hires, per diem hires are ineligible.

Current MaineHealth member employees are ineligible; former MaineHealth Members are ineligible until greater than 6 months separation from employment.

We are seeking a Mental Health Technician II to join our team at Pen Bay Hospital! The Mental Health Technicians (MHT) are essential members of the Comprehensive Addiction Psychiatry Services team.By conducting technical and supportive care functions. The scope of patients range from treatment for acute psychiatric conditions, detoxification from alcohol and other substances, ranging from 18 years through geriatrics.

Summary : This position consists of 24 hours per week, day shifts.

The Mental Health Technician II role is responsible for maintaining a safe and therapeutic setting by conducting technical and supportive care functions for patients.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Education : Completion of a Certified Nursing Assistant course required.
• License / Certifications : Current BLS certification required or must obtain within 30 days of start date. Active Certification on the State of Maine CNA Registry as a Certified Nursing Assistant required.
• Experience : One year experience in a healthcare setting or current enrollment in a healthcare field of study preferred. Six months experience working in a behavioral healthcare setting preferred.
• Additional Skills / Requirements Required : N / A
• Additional Skills / Requirements Preferred : N / A

Additional Information

With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations across Maine and New Hampshire, you'll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them - both within the walls of the organization and the communities that surround it.

We offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow - programs such as paid parental leave, a flexible work policy, student loan assistance, training and education, along with well-being resources for you and your family.

MaineHealth remains focused on investing in our care team and developing an inclusive environment where you can thrive and feel supported to realize your full potential. If you're looking to build a career in a place where people help one another deliver best-in-class care, apply today.

If you have questions about this role, please contact jeremy.dube@mainehealth.org

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