Job Information
Covenant Health BEHAVIORAL SERVICES TECHNICIAN in Lewiston, Maine
JOB SUMMARY
The Behavioral Services Technician functions as a key member of an interdisciplinary team providing highly structured psychiatric services to emotionally impaired adolescents.
Scope of Service:
Behavioral Medicine consists of A2 (a 14-bed adolescent (12–18 yrs.) psychiatric unit, B2 (an 8-bed child (5-12 yrs.) psychiatric unit), A3 (a 31-bed adult psychiatric unit), and D4 (an 18-bed detox/rehab unit), the Adolescent (13–18 yrs.) Psychiatric AIOP Program, the Adult Psychiatric and Chemical Dependency IOP/Partial Hospital programs. CCS Psychiatry is an outpatient psychiatric office. The most frequent psychiatric diagnoses are major depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, adjustment disorder, PTSD, conduct disorder, and psychotic disorders.
Models appropriate social interaction skills, including boundaries, communication, conflict resolution, etc. with patients, families, peers, and others
Provided immediate crisis management services in response to behavioral emergencies using accepted, non-verbal and physical techniques
Encourages patient self-care or provides direct care with patient ADL's, when indicated
Leads activity-oriented groups and outside activities
Maintains and documents special precautions within specified time frames
Intervenes when the patient is dangerous to self or others, utilizing the least restrictive interventions, but may include seclusion and/or restraint, under the direction of an RN
JOB REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION
High School diploma or GED required
Valid State of Maine CNA license required
BLS certification required
Valid Maine Driver's License required
EXPERIENCE
Will consider a new CNA with applicable experience
OTHER SKILLS REQUIRED
Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to handle multiple priorities and stress appropriately
Covenant Health Mission Statement
We are a Catholic health ministry, providing healing and care for the whole person, in service to all in our communities.
Our Core Values:
•Compassion
We show respect, caring, and sensitivity towards all, honoring the dignity of each person, especially the poor, vulnerable, and suffering.
•Integrity
We promote justice and ethical behavior and responsibly steward our human, financial, and environmental resources.
•Collaboration
We work in partnership, dialogue, and shared purpose to create healthy communities.
•Excellence
We deliver all services with the highest level of quality while seeking creative innovation.
Applicants, employees and former employees are protected from employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, and genetic information (including family medical history).