Mental Health Associate II

MultiCare Health System•Spokane Valley, WA

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 associate provides direct observation and works in conjunction with the Registered Nurse assigned to the patient. The position requires six shifts per six-week period, including three weekend shifts on Saturday or Sunday, and is listed as dayshift.

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, maintaining a direct line of vision at all times, and promptly communicate unusual occurrences to the nurse responsible for the patient.
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 and its policies and procedures.
Document patient care activities.
Immediately provide appropriate interventions if 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 needed.
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.