Mental Health Associate II

MultiCare Health System•Spokane Valley, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Mental Health Associate II provides a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment for an assigned patient experiencing confusion, suicidal ideation, or another psychiatric condition requiring close supervision. The role provides direct observation and works in conjunction with the Registered Nurse assigned to the patient. The position is at MultiCare Valley Hospital, a 123-bed, fully accredited acute-care hospital in Spokane Valley with a Level III Trauma Center and a range of surgical, inpatient, outpatient, diagnostic, and cardiac services. The position is 0.9 FTE, works nights, and follows a set schedule pattern that repeats every two weeks.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Current BLS certification.
Current Washington State Certified Nurse Assistant license.
Previous patient care experience; behavioral health experience is preferred.

Nice To Haves

Previous patient care experience in a behavioral health setting.

Responsibilities

Observe the assigned patient while maintaining a direct line of vision at all times, and immediately communicate unusual occurrences to the responsible nurse.
Help maintain a safe, hazard-free environment by observing and documenting patient behavior, conducting patient room searches, reporting unsafe conditions, implementing safety interventions, and providing appropriate emotional support.
Orient the patient and the patient's family to the facility, its policies, and its procedures.
Document patient care activities.
Immediately intervene when the patient attempts an unsafe activity, such as climbing out of bed, attempting to ambulate without assistance, pulling at lines or tubes, or displaying aggressive behavior; seek assistance as necessary.
Change bed linens, tidy the room, and empty trash as needed.
Provide direct patient care under the direction of a licensed nurse.
Maintain clean and orderly utility rooms.