Travel Behavioral Health Tech - $1,798 per week in Bangor, ME

Behavioral Health Tech
Location: Bangor, ME
Agency: Cynet Health
Pay: $1,798 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 4 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 12/7/2026

About the Position

Job Title: Mental Health Technician Profession: Mental Health Technician Specialty: Pediatric Psychiatric Unit Duration: 13 weeks Shift: 7P-7A Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Minimum of 1 year of inpatient psychiatric experience. Will accept a mix of pediatric and acute care experience or experience working with individuals on the autism spectrum. License: Maine CNA license Certifications: BLS, MOAB (to be obtained on-site) Must-Have: Comfortable with redirection and de-escalation, assisting with activities of daily living, rounding every 7.5 minutes, acting as a 1:1 sitter, participating in physical holds using the least restrictive measures for the situation, and obtaining EKGs if needed. Description: An immediate start is needed for this position. Candidates will go through a total interview process before approval. Flexibility to float between pediatric and adult units is required. The facility is a free-standing acute inpatient facility with a contracted emergency room nearby. All patients are medically cleared upon admission. Patients are typically not on lines, drains, tubes, etc. The pediatric unit has 50 beds. The average patient census is not specified. Primary patient care is focused on adolescents and pediatrics. Experience with involuntary and voluntary admissions is needed. Patient demographics include individuals aged 5-18 with conditions such as autism, self-mutilation, depression, suicidal ideation, anxiety, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, oppositional defiant disorder, and trauma. Day shifts will have 6 Psych Techs and night shifts will have 2 Psych Techs. Additional support includes a Director of Nursing, Nurse Manager, and a charge nurse possibly holding a patient assignment. The management team is open to communication for any issues that may arise. Security services are available on-site but will not respond to patient escalations; staff from various units will respond. Electronic Medical Records (EMR) used include Cerner and paper documentation. The unit has specific equipment such as seclusion rooms and chair restraints. Float may occur to the adult unit if necessary. Weekends will require every other weekend work, with holiday expectations to work in rotation. A modified self-scheduling approach is in place, where travelers can sign up for their preferred shifts, subject to managerial review and adjustments. The scrub color required is any solid color that is professional. Unit culture emphasizes collaboration and support among team members.

Requirements

Required for Onboarding

• BLS
• Skills Checklist
• Specialty Exam