Open Position: Mental Health Tech - Mental Health Technician

Estimated Gross Weekly Pay: $3247.36

Opportunity:

RN - Inpatient Psychiatry

Job Details:

* Work 12-hour shifts with both day (7:00 AM - 7:00 PM) and night (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM) shift times available
* Every other weekend rotation required
* Holiday work expected on a rotation basis
* No on-call responsibilities
* Modified self-scheduling - sign up for preferred shifts with manager review and adjustment as needed
* Must be willing to float between adult and pediatric units as needed
* Primarily care for adolescent and pediatric patients ages 5-18 with voluntary and involuntary admissions
* Patient population includes individuals with autism, self-mutilation and harm, depression, suicidal ideation, anxiety, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, oppositional defiant disorder, gender dysphoria, trauma, and sexual trauma
* Must be comfortable with redirection and de-escalation techniques
* Responsibilities include assisting with ADLs, rounding every 7.5 minutes, acting as 1:1 sitter, and participating in physical holds using least restrictive measures
* Obtain EKGs as needed
* EMR system: Cerner/Paper
* Equipment used includes seclusion rooms and chair restraints
* Minimum 1 year of inpatient psychiatric experience required; will consider a mix of psych and acute care pediatric experience or experience working with autistic patients
* First-time travelers accepted
* Required certifications and licenses: BLS, MOAB (obtained on site), Maine CNA license
* Scrub color: Any solid color, professional attire
* Free parking available
* First week of orientation will be Monday through Friday; second week will begin on normal shift schedule

Facility:

This is a free-standing acute inpatient psychiatric facility with 94 beds, including 50 pediatric beds and 44 adult beds. The facility has a contracted emergency room located five minutes away, and all patients are medically cleared prior to admission. Support staff includes a nurse manager, house administrator available overnight and weekends, charge nurses, psych techs, a contracted phlebotomist, a nurse practitioner on site until 4:00 PM and on call overnight, a psychiatrist available for daily rounds and on call from midnight to 6:00 AM, and an occupational therapist on site seven days a week. Security is available on site, and patient escalations are responded to by staff from all six units within the facility.

Location:

Bangor, ME

Bangor offers a vibrant small-city experience in the heart of Maine, surrounded by stunning natural landscapes, outdoor recreation opportunities, and a rich cultural scene. The area provides easy access to hiking, skiing, and coastal adventures, making it an ideal destination for healthcare professionals seeking a rewarding work-life balance in a welcoming New England community.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Noor Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Physicial Requirements:

This position requires the ability to perform the essential functions of the role, which may include standing for extended periods, bending, reaching, and lifting up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis, with or without reasonable accommodation. Physicial demands may vary depending on assignment and client-site requirements.