Mental Health Tech FT nights

Wellfound Behavioral Health Hospital • Tacoma, WA

9h • Onsite

About The Position

Wellfound is hiring full time Mental Health Techs. The position is a .9 FTE, 3x12 hour shifts per week with rotating weekends from 7 pm - 7:30 am. Wellfound Behavioral Health Hospital is a 120-bed inpatient psychiatric hospital located in Tacoma, Washington, accredited by the Department of Health and Joint Commission. It is an acute care psychiatric hospital providing care to both voluntary and involuntary patients. At Wellfound, the approach to treatment emphasizes whole-person centered care that supports wellness and recovery, respecting and being inclusive of everyone’s unique values, strengths, and beliefs. The hospital believes in a team approach to care including providers, nurses, mental health technicians, and therapy team members. The Mental Health Technician (MHT) functions as part of a collaborative, interdisciplinary treatment team responsible for providing a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment for psychiatric patients and assisting with basic patient care and recovery needs under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. The MHT provides and documents interventions in a variety of modalities individually matched to the needs of each patient, including group and individual interaction with patients receiving inpatient psychiatric treatment in adherence with established treatment guidelines and agency policies and procedures.

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

• Competitive pay
• Hourly: NAR license $21.75-$40.34 depending on experience – union position
• Hourly: CNA license $22.82- $42.30 depending on experience – union position
• Shift Differentials: Nights $2.00/ Weekends $1.25
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance eligible the first of the month following 30 days of hire
• Employee Assistance Program up on 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
• Accrue Paid Time Off based on hours worked and tenure
• Designated Wellfound holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees