Posted in Other 30+ days ago.
Type: Full Time
SUMMARY
THE INPATIENT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH UNIT IN SANFORD IS A 40 BED, LOCKED UNIT THAT PROVIDES A 24 HOUR TREATMENT PROGRAM DESIGNED TO PROVIDE CARE FOR ADULTS AGES 18-95 IN ACUTE PSYCHIATRIC CRISIS. THE MULTIDISCIPLINARY TEAM TREATS INDIVIDUALS EXPERIENCING MAJOR MENTAL ILLNESSES AND ADDICTION RELATED PROBLEMS. THE PROGRAM INCLUDES VOLUNTARY AND INVOLUNTARY LEVELS OF CARE.
OUR TEAM OF MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS PLAN AND WORK TOGETHER WITH THE PATIENT TO PROVIDE PSYCHIATRIC CARE, MEDICAL TREATMENT, SUPPORT, REFERRAL FOR FOLLOW-UP CARE, AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR LEARNING AND EMOTIONAL GROWTH. THE TEAM INCLUDES NURSING, PSYCHIATRY, SOCIAL WORK AND CASE MANAGEMENT. PROGRAMMING ON THE MENTAL HEALTH UNIT INCLUDES DAILY CLINICAL GROUPS IN CBT AND DBT, A THERAPEUTIC MILIEU, ART THERAPY, MEDICATION MANAGEMENT, AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES.
* Position Summary
* The health care work force must have the knowledge and skills to provide client centered, community-focused, cost-effective, clinically- effective, coordinated care. To do these things successfully, the work force must be competent, flexible, and adaptive to change in health care delivery and technology. The psychiatric technician contributes to the achievement of quality care and client outcomes by maintaining a safe and therapeutic milieu, providing structure and emotional support to clients, and by providing supportive care to clients as assigned by the registered nurse (RN).
* Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
* Education: High School diploma preferred. Associates degree preferred.
* License/Certifications: CNA preferred.
* Experience: Minimum of three years' experience in human service preferred.
MaineHealth values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Federal and state laws prohibit discrimination in employment because of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status.
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