Behavioral Health Tech II Youth Inpatient Unit

Kitsap Mental Health Services • Bremerton, WA

10d • $25 - $31 • Onsite

About The Position

Kitsap Mental Health Services is hiring a Behavioral Health Technician II to support youth receiving inpatient behavioral health services in the Youth Inpatient Unit. The position helps clients build skills, navigate challenges, and participate in treatment. As an experienced presence in the treatment milieu, the technician supports therapeutic programming and unit operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in psychology, social services, behavioral health, or education; a high school diploma or GED is accepted with four or more years of relevant experience.
• Two years of relevant experience in social services, behavioral health, or education.
• Valid Washington Food Handler card.
• Agency Affiliated Counselor Registration.
• Current CPR certification, or ability to obtain it within 30 days of hire; training is provided by the organization.
• Working knowledge and skill in verbal de-escalation as outlined in agency trainings.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, clients, organizations, and the public.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to ethical standards.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member, work in stressful situations such as client crises, and adjust to changing demands and diverse populations.
• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods; use stairs and navigate indoor environments safely; and occasionally lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to assist with client movement and transfers and safely participate in crisis intervention, including approved de-escalation techniques and physical restraints in accordance with training and policy.
• Ability to move quickly and respond to emergencies; reach, handle, and manipulate objects, including above shoulder level; and meet the specified balance, movement, crouching, kneeling, and floor-positioning requirements.
• Visual acuity to read materials and observe surroundings, peripheral vision to monitor clients and the environment, and hearing sufficient to communicate and detect environmental and behavioral cues.

Nice To Haves

• Relevant experience working with clients with severe and persistent mental illness in a high-intensity or high-acuity setting.
• Capacity to work well with children and families.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate approved treatment groups independently.
• Work directly with clients on therapeutic activities assigned by the treatment team.
• Observe and assess client mental status throughout each shift.
• Assist with client admissions and orientation to services.
• Assist with client de-escalation and crisis situations.
• Provide a therapeutic presence within the treatment milieu.
• Meet clients' daily needs related to health, safety, and unit operations.
• Prepare and serve meals.
• Conduct unit safety checks.
• Monitor clients according to assigned observation levels.
• Provide transportation as directed by a supervisor.
• Help maintain a clean work environment and adequate inventories of food and non-food supplies.
• Follow behavioral protocols and treatment interventions as directed.
• Complete electronic and paper charting, documentation, and data entry in accordance with KMHS policies and procedures.
• Complete paperwork related to admissions, discharges, confidentiality requirements, client rights, inventories, tracking forms, and other required records.
• Attend mandatory trainings and maintain required certifications and documentation.
• Support staffing needs within the Youth Inpatient Unit.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Up to 19 days of PTO, two mental health days, and 10 holidays; pro-rated for part-time employees.
• Fully paid YMCA membership for the employee and eligible family members.
• Company-paid life and disability insurance.
• Student loan assistance and professional development.
• 403(b) retirement plan with company contributions.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Pet insurance.
• Free 2MorrowHealth wellness app.
• Collaborative, supportive team environment.
• Additional pay through shift differentials, up to an additional $1.25 per hour.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level