Job Information
Northern Light Health Psychiatric Technician in Bangor, Maine
Northern Light Acadia Hospital
Department: Pediatric Day Treatment Clinic
Position is located: Acadia
Work Type: PRN
Hours Per Week: 0.00
Work Schedule: 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Summary:
A Psychiatric Technician practicing at this level is inexperienced in providing care for psychiatric patients. The Psychiatric Technician will possess a high school diploma. The Psychiatric Technician will be given the opportunity to explore a variety of patient care experiences, including co-facilitating treatment activities, understanding the concept of milieu and working within an inter-disciplinary team. As the Psychiatric Technician gains experience, he/she will be given increased responsibilities in providing patient care. Performs any duties and/or responsibilities assigned by Manager or Supervisor for which qualified.
Responsibilities:
Carries out daily patient assignment and assists other staff members as needed.
Responds to patient call for assistance.
Understands needs of patient to complete ADL's and assists as needed, per scope of practice.
Monitors patient intake of food and fluids; assists and feeds as needed; recognizes dietary concerns and reports to charge nurse.
Understands needs of patient regarding admission, discharge and transfer. Assists as needed.
Accompanies patients both on and off grounds for appointments and therapeutic activities.
Accurately documents patient care as described in the policy and procedure for nursing documentation.
Encourages and facilitates patient participation in all appropriate milieu activities.
Recognizes changes in patient status and reports to charge nurse.
Co-facilitates groups with other nursing staff for 1st 90 days; facilitates nursing groups after 90 days.
Attends report at change of shift as assigned. Provides relevant information to team members.
Attends team meetings when assigned.
Establishes therapeutic rapport and maintains appropriate boundaries with patients.
Recognizes age related needs and provides patient care accordingly.
Other Information:
Competencies and Skills
Behaves with Integrity and Builds Trust: Acts consistently in line with the core values, commitments and rules of conduct. Leads by example and tells the truth. Does what they say they will, when and how they say they will, or communicates an alternate plan.
Cultivates Respect: Treats others fairly, embraces and values differences, and contributes to a culture of diversity, inclusion, empowerment and cooperation.
Fosters Accountability: Creates and participates in a work environment where people hold themselves and others accountable for processes, results and behaviors. Takes appropriate ownership not only of successes but also mistakes and works to correct them in a timely manner. Demonstrates understanding that we all work as a team and the quality and timeliness of work impacts everyone involved.
Practices Compassion: Exhibits genuine care for people and is available and ready to help; displays a deep awareness of and strong willingness to relieve the suffering of others.
Education
- Required High School Diploma/General Educational Development (GED)
Working Conditions
Work with computers, typing, reading or writing.
Extend body and limbs to reach items.
Prolonged periods of sitting.
Prolonged periods of standing.
Prolonged periods of walking.
Northern Light Acadia Hospital is a broad behavioral health delivery system centrally managed from its location in Bangor, Maine. Acadia Hospital is a leader in providing comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services, tele-psychiatry, consultations to regional emergency departments, school-based and employer-based services, and integration into primary and specialty care practices. Northern Light Acadia Hospital offers innovative programming in the form of eating disorder services and a geriatric mood and memory clinic, which is involved in multiple clinical trials for promising Alzheimer's medications. The hospital is also the parent organization of Northern Light Acadia Healthcare which provides a substance use disorder treatment program, case management, and other outpatient mental health services serving patients from all corners of Maine. Acadia Hospital embraces service excellence and high quality care as evidenced by its commitment to achieve Center of Excellence status in the delivery of behavioral health services. Northern Light Acadia Hospital is a member of Northern Light Health, an integrated statewide health delivery system that is raising the bar with no-nonsense solutions that are leading the way to a healthier future for our state. Northern Light Health offers a broad range of providers and services, including ten hospitals, primary care and specialty physician practices, long-term care, home health and hospice agencies, and emergency ground and air transport. Bangor, Maine is a vibrant small city with easy access to Maine's spectacular coast, mountains, and lakes. Schools rank among New England's best with the flagship campus of the University of Maine located in the neighboring town of Orono. Bangor serves as the regional hub for medicine, the arts, and commerce. Bangor International Airport offers direct and one-stop service to many major destinations.
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