Mental Health Tech Per Diem Intake Days

Wellfound Behavioral Health Hospital • Tacoma, WA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Wellfound is hiring per diem Mental Health Techs for our Intake day position. The shift is 7 am - 7:30 pm and requires working one shift per week. Additional days may be available due to callouts and leave. Wellfound Behavioral Health Hospital is a 120-bed inpatient psychiatric hospital located in Tacoma, Washington, accredited by the Department of Health and Joint Commission. We are an acute care psychiatric hospital providing care to both voluntary and involuntary patients.

Requirements

• High school or equivalent
• Registered Nursing Assistant or Certified Nursing Assistant – must have active to apply
• Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Food Handler’s Permit through Washington State
• Washington State Agency Affiliated Counselor within 90 days of hire
• One (1) year of direct patient care experience in mental health

Responsibilities

• Follow direction and assignments of the Registered Nurse
• Perform patient checks, CO / SP rounds, 1:1 etc
• Taking vital signs (Daily Weights/Input and output) and entering into Epic
• Alerting RN of anything abnormal
• Conduct patient safety searches (per routine and prn) and room searches
• Monitor Meals and collect flatware
• Assist with patient hygiene when required
• Clean washer, dryer, phones and tables
• Ensure detailed hand off to include special precautions to oncoming shift.
• Checks of security of doors to offices, seclusion room and closest are locked (night tech)
• Dryer screen is checked and lint removed after each load of laundry- washer/dryer log maintained
• All sharp items used at shower time are checked back in
• Able to communicate respectfully with patients and family members, utilizes motivational interviewing
• Respect all diversity including cultural
• Provides supportive interactions per patient needs
• Perform assigned groups and document
• Notifies nurse of any change in patient presentation, behavior or condition

Benefits

• Hourly: NAR license $21.75-$40.34 + 15% per diem rate depending on experience – union position
• Hourly: CNA license $22.82- $42.30 + 15% per diem rate depending on experience – union position
• Shift Differentials: Weekends $1.25
• Employee Assistance Program upon hire
• 403B with discretionary match for those that participate in the plan and meet work requirements
• Paid Time Off
• Accrue Paid Sick and Safe Leave at 1 hour per 40 hours worked. Paid Sick leave cannot be used until 90 days after your hire date.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED