Mental Health Technician

Company: Multicare Health System
Location: Seattle
Posted on: September 2, 2024

Job Description:

*You Belong Here.*At MultiCare, we strive to offer a true sense of belonging for all our employees. Across our health care system, you will find a dynamic range of meaningful careers, opportunities for growth, safe workplaces, and flexible schedules. We are connected by our mission - partnering and healing for a healthy future - and dedicated to the health and well-being of the communities we serve.We are looking for self-motivated and compassionate *Mental Health* *Technicians* to join our *Navos Adult Psychiatric Inpatient* *Hospital* team in *West Seattle, Washington*. If you have a passion for community mental health and helping others, this could be the perfect opportunity for you! We have part-time and full-time positions with day, evening, and night shift options.*About Navos *Navos, a partner within MultiCares Behavioral Health Network, offers a healing home for people of all ages to recover and reclaim their lives. Our teams are composed of hardworking and caring providers committed to helping people address mental illness and substance abuse by providing a broad continuum of care. For a deeply meaningful career, join this leading organization known for its innovation, expertise, and employee care.*Position Summary*The Mental Health Technician is an incredible opportunity to expand your role in health care through functioning as part of a collaborative, interdisciplinary treatment team. This role is responsible for providing a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment for psychiatric patients while assisting with the provision of basic patient care and recovery needs.*Responsibilities** You will support the unit through excellent patient customer service and clinic management assistance* *You will collaborate with physicians, clinical staff, front office staff and clinic management to ensure comprehensive health care outcomes** You will perform a variety of functions within the clinic setting requiring specialized knowledge and integration of available standards, resources, and data* *Advocate for ethical and holistic care promoting the autonomy, dignity, and health of patients from diverse ethnic and social backgrounds** You will assist with maintaining a safe and hazard free environment by observing and documenting patient behavior, conducting patient room searches, reporting unsafe conditions and applying appropriate emotional and physical support* *You will provide and document interventions in a variety of modalities individually matched to the needs of each patient**Requirements** Bachelors Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or any other human services field required; Two (2) years of inpatient Behavioral Health experience may be considered in lieu of a Bachelors degree* Must obtain Washington State Agency Affiliated Counselor registration within 60 days of hire unless a higher credential is held* Must obtain a Nursing Assistant Registered or CNA prior to start date* Health Care Provider level CPR certification Peer MHT: Self-identify as a consumer who has received mental health services and can demonstrate that they have been well grounded in their own mental health recovery for at least one year* Must be eligible for Washington State Agency Affiliated Counselor* Minimum one (1) year of direct patient care experience preferred*Our Core Values*As a MultiCare employee, well rely on you to reflect our core values of Respect, Integrity, Stewardship, Excellence, Collaboration, and Kindness, through every aspect of patient care and employee collaboration.*Why MultiCare?** *Belonging: *Weworkto create a true sense of belonging for all ouremployees* *Mission-driven: *Partnering for healing and a healthy future* *Market Leadership: *Washington's largest community-based, locally governed health system* *Technology: *'Most Wired' healthcare system 13 years in a row* *Employee-centric: *Named Forbes 'America's Best Employers by State' in 2023Job Type: Full-timePay: $22.25 - $32.69 per hourBenefits:* Dental insurance* Employee assistance program* Employee discount* Flexible schedule* Flexible spending account* Health insurance* Health savings account* Life insurance* Paid time off* Referral program* Retirement plan* Tuition reimbursement* Vision insuranceSchedule:* Day shiftEducation:* Bachelor's (Preferred)Experience:* Inpatient Behavioral Health: 2 years (Preferred)* direct patient care: 1 year (Preferred)License/Certification:* WA State Agency Affiliated Counselor reg or eligible (Required)* Nursing Assistant Registered or C.N.A. (Required)Work Location: In personby Jobble

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