MENTAL HEALTH TECH - Full Time
About The Position
Resource Mental Health Technician Full Time - 11am - 11pm The Psychiatric Institute of Washington provides comprehensive behavioral healthcare for children, adolescents, adults, and senior adults suffering from mental health and addictive illnesses. PIW is a 130 bed, short-term, acute care hospital offering inpatient, partial and intensive outpatient hospitalization, as well as specialized treatment programs for chemical dependency. PIW has an excellent reputation as an innovative hospital with caring, dedicated staff, experienced in the delivery of behavioral healthcare. Situated in the safe, historical Tenleytown neighborhood, PIW is one mile from the Tenleytown Metro stop and within walking distance to local cafes and restaurants. BASIC FUNCTION: Responsible for providing direct patient care to adolescents from the ages of 10-17 years of age and adults ages 18-65+ that is congruent with the philosophy and standards of practice defined by the Nursing Department. Responsible for providing direct patient care under the supervision of the registered nurse. Supports and maintains the program philosophy and structure. Participates in group meetings and is responsible for leading task groups. Assist with safe and timely external transports, ensuring patient comfort and adherence to safety protocols
Requirements
- Prior Mental Health, Behavioral Health experience required
- High School Diploma required
- CPR/BLS Certification required
Nice To Haves
- One or more years experience working in a job related field in a clinical/healthcare, correctional healthcare, or mental/behavioral health setting preferred
- Bachelor's Degree preferred
Responsibilities
- Providing direct patient care to adolescents from the ages of 10-17 years of age and adults ages 18-65+ that is congruent with the philosophy and standards of practice defined by the Nursing Department.
- Providing direct patient care under the supervision of the registered nurse.
- Supports and maintains the program philosophy and structure.
- Participates in group meetings and is responsible for leading task groups.
- Assist with safe and timely external transports, ensuring patient comfort and adherence to safety protocols
Benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription
- Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Repay Program
- Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
- Life Insurance and Disability Insurances
- Flexible Spending Account
- Pre-tax Metro SmartTrip Benefits
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
- 30% tuition savings on RN-BSN, MSN, MPH, and MSW degree and certificate programs
- 20% tuition savings on the DNP program with UHS partnered universities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
