Mental Health Specialist (CNA) / On-Call

Valley Cities Behavioral Health Care•Kent, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As a non-profit organization, Valley Cities Behavioral Health Care is dedicated to serving our community by offering a wide range of mental health services, from inpatient to outpatient care. We believe that our employees are our greatest asset, and we are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive work environment. Join us in making a difference every day!

Requirements

Certified Nursing Assistant in the State of Washington
High School Diploma/GED Required
CPI Certification required within 6 months of hire (training provided by Valley Cities)
Active BLS Certifed
Obtain Food Handler card
Pass required background checks

Nice To Haves

One or more years in a Psychiatric or Acute Care setting preferred
One or more years working in a setting with clients living with mental health or substance use disorders preferred

Responsibilities

Provide feedback and recommendations to care team regarding behavioral aspects of patient interdisciplinary care plans
Provides feedback and recommendations to care team in regards to patient service improvements
Assist in the detection and proactive intervention with patients at-risk for behavioral escalation
Conduct front-line patient care to include the taking and recording of pertinent medical information as delegate by nursing staff, to include vital signs, blood pressure, temperature, etc.
Assisting clients with basic activities of daily living tasks, to include ambulation assistance, bathing, toileting, etc.
Consistent team communication with nursing staff (RNs and LPNs) in regards to medical monitoring results and observed physical health or behavioral concerns
Entering, transcribing, recording, and maintaining patient health care information in written and/or electronic form
Observe and influence patient’s behavior with therapeutic interventions in the milieu by means of conflict resolution, communicating and interacting, initiating therapeutic activities, and utilizing varietal non-violent de-escalation skills, etc.
Assist nurses with admissions and discharge processes and interfacility transfers to include belongings inventory, transmission and gathering of records, compiling patient charts, assisting patients with dressing/undressing/hygiene needs, providing and collecting clean/dirty linens, taking vitals as delegated, etc.
Apply and/or facilitate the safe and appropriate application of restraints as per policy and protocol
Provide 1:1 sitting for patients who are behaviorally escalated, have a history of behavioral concerns, who are attending court on-site, and/or who are currently in seclusion and/or restraint
Demonstrate respect for, and enforce patient rights, and maintain confidentiality as per HIPPA and agency policy
Record patient observations and activities in patient records accurately and timely in accordance with nursing standards and organizational policy and procedure
Maintain a safe environment applying principles of medical asepsis, infection control techniques and universal precautions. Follow agency infection control plan and policies
Change linens and sanitize patient rooms and bathrooms as per policy for the purpose of cleaning up bodily fluids or other spills, and/or admitting new patients
Follow all policies and procedures with regard to patient information protection, including mental health and alcohol-drug patient confidentiality (42 CFR) and HIPAA (45 CFR)
Attend mandatory trainings and meetings
Perform other duties as assigned within appropriate scope
Must work at least 3 shifts per month, 1 being a weekend
Must work at least 1 major and 1 minor holiday per calendar year