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Job Summary:

The Behavioral Services Technician is an essential member of the patient care team who contributes to the well-being and comfort of patients during their stay by providing direct and indirect patient care under the direction of the registered nurse.

Job Requirements: (education and experience/preferred and required)

• High School Diploma/GED preferred.
• State Maine CNA Certification preferred.
• Basic Life Support certificationisrequired.
• 1 year of experience in Behavioral Health Services.
• College training in mental health technology, behavioral science, social work, rehabilitation therapy, or its equivalent may be substituted for the 1 year of experience based on fifteen (15) semester hours equaling six (6) months of experience up to a maximum of two (2) years.
• Completion of a mental health training certificate program may be substitutedfor six (6) month
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) training is preferred at hire or obtained beforecompletion of orientation.
• Responsible, supportive team player.
• Ability to work well in high-stress situations.

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.

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