Summary

Spring Harbor, Adolescent Unit

A 14-bed unit designed for the care of children, generally at the ages 12-20 years old, who require acute mental health treatment. Typically, these patients are an imminent risk to themselves or others, or are unable to function at a lower level of care due to their psychiatric symptoms.

Position Highlights:

• Sign-on bonus: Up to $5,000, amount prorated for part-time
• Base hourly rate: $19.53
• Full Time
• Recognized leader: Southern Maine's only private psychiatric treatment and recovery center. Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval (Spring Harbor Hospital, Spring Harbor Counseling, and Maine Medical Center)
• Growth: Largest Employer in the State and the largest Healthcare provider in Northern New England

What you will do:

• Develop a working knowing of therapeutic interventions and interactions for common diagnosis of population served.
• Maintain the unit schedule and facilitate timely transitions.
• Assist patients with Daily Living Skills (ADLs) as directed by an RN

Responsibilities

• Follow patient's treatment and behavior plan.
• Conduct environmental rounds as assigned and remove any sharps or prohibited items.
• Facilitate milieu based community groups and leisure/recreation groups
• Accompany patients on transports as assigned

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) - "What you will need":

• Education: High School diploma and equivalent experience preferred. Bachelor's degree in Psychology or Social Services preferred.
• License/Certifications: N/A
• Experience: N/A