Mental Health Technician

Company: Smokey Point Behavioral Hospital
Location: Marysville
Posted on: January 13, 2021

Job Description:

Job DetailsJob LocationSmokey Point Behavioral Hospital - Marysville, WAPosition TypeFull TimeEducation LevelHigh SchoolJob ShiftAnyPosition SummaryThe Mental Health Technician functions as an active part of the treatment team, providing continuous patient care, supervision, interaction, and role modeling to patients ranging in age from adolescent through geriatrics depending on which unit worked. MHT's work under the direction of a Registered Nurse.QualificationsEducation: High School Degree or equivalent preferred; or Certified Nursing or NAR required; Degree from an accredited college or university in social work, recreational therapy, psychology, human services, or appropriate therapeutic discipline preferred.Experience: One year of related experience, with a knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with understanding of mental illness, preferred.Licensure: Agency Affiliated Counselor registration in the state of Washington. Preferred.Additional Requirements: Successful completion CPR certification and crisis intervention training within 10 days of employment prior to assisting with restraining procedures. May be required to work flexible hours. Successful completion of Agency Affiliated Counselor certification within 60 days.Smokey Point Behavioral Hospital offers competitive rates and benefits; time off, medical, dental, vision, short term disability, long term disability, life insurance, and matching 401k.Equal Opportunity Employer

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