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).