Mental Health Technician (MHT)
About The Position
JOIN OUR TEAM AS A MENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN (MHT)! Shift differentials ($$) are available for weekday overnights and weekend days/overnights! Your Work Matters How will you make a difference? Are you an empathetic and dedicated professional seeking to positively impact the mental well-being of individuals? Your opportunity awaits at Smokey Point Behavioral Hospital! As a Mental Health Technician (MHT), you'll be an integral part of our treatment team, providing continuous care, supervision, and positive role modeling to patients across various age groups from adolescents to geriatrics. Working under the guidance of a Registered Nurse, you'll contribute to creating a therapeutic environment that fosters patient support and well-being. If you are passionate about mental health care and ready to make a meaningful difference in patients' lives, join us at Smokey Point Behavioral Hospital. Be a crucial component of our dynamic and compassionate healthcare team, where your dedication as a Mental Health Technician (MHT) will positively impact the overall treatment experience for our diverse patient population.
Requirements
- Education: High School Degree or equivalent preferred; Certified Nursing or NAR required; Degree from an accredited college or university in social work, recreational therapy, psychology, human services, or appropriate therapeutic discipline preferred.
- Agency Affiliated Counselor registration in the state of Washington is preferred.
- Experience: One year of related experience, with a knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques, and an understanding of mental illness, is preferred.
- Additional Skill Requirements: May be required to work flexible hours.
- Successful completion of the Agency Affiliated Counselor certification within 60 days.
Nice To Haves
- High School Degree or equivalent preferred
- Degree from an accredited college or university in social work, recreational therapy, psychology, human services, or appropriate therapeutic discipline preferred.
- Agency Affiliated Counselor registration in the state of Washington is preferred.
- One year of related experience, with a knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques, and an understanding of mental illness, is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Accurately record vital signs
- Exercise judgment in patient interactions and report changes to the RN
- Follow therapeutic interventions outlined by the treatment team and provide information for development and revision
- Employ crisis-intervention techniques, conduct MHT-led groups, and use facility-approved CPI techniques
- Assist patients through discharge, guide in adjusting to life changes, and help with personal hygiene
- Comply with policies for a safe, clean, and therapeutic environment, practicing universal precautions and responding to patient care priorities.
Benefits
- 401(k) + matching
- Health insurance
- 100% company-paid life insurance coverage up to 2x your annual salary
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- 100% company-paid long-term disability insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid Holidays
- Cafeteria on site + one free meal per day
- Employee engagement events
- Employee assistance program
- Employee recognition program
- Free parking
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
