Mental Health Technician - WEEKEND NIGHT -Saturday & Sunday 7PM-7:30AM

Frontier Behavioral Health•Town and Country, WA

28d•$20 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

Frontier Behavioral Health is a nonprofit organization serving Spokane and surrounding communities with evidence-based, culturally appropriate, trauma-informed behavioral health services. The Mental Health Technician is an active member of the inpatient team, providing direct supervision and interaction with adults experiencing serious and/or chronic mental health disorders. The role includes taking vital signs, serving meals and snacks, and monitoring clients’ activities and behaviors. Technicians engage respectfully, professionally, and courteously with clients. This position works Saturday and Sunday from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. at the Calispel Inpatient Unit and Foothills Inpatient Unit. Work is generally performed in a residential setting and may involve sitting and/or constant movement. The position is non-exempt and hourly. The listed base pay range is $19.80–$24.12 per hour; starting base pay is $19.80 per hour, with a 17.46% weekend night shift differential.

Requirements

Active Nursing Assistant Registration or Nursing Assistant Certification at the time of application.
High school diploma or GED.
Obtain a Food Handlers Permit within 7 days of hire.
Active BLS certification, or obtain it within 90 days of hire.
Communicate effectively in written and oral formats, including completing objective clinical documentation.
Communicate with individuals from varied backgrounds, education levels, and socioeconomic statuses.
Basic computer skills, including documenting in an electronic medical record, using electronic time tracking, and using Outlook, Word, and the intranet.
Ability to meet the position’s physical demands, including sitting and/or constant movement and potentially lifting 10–20 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Nursing Assistant Certified (NAC).

Responsibilities

Monitor and supervise client activities and behaviors, including general milieu supervision and scheduled patient rounding.
Complete clear, objective clinical documentation of patient activities and behaviors within an appropriate time frame.
Provide feedback to clinical staff regarding patient interactions, activities, and behaviors.
Report suspected changes in patient condition or potential crisis situations to the charge nurse or unit leader.
Follow patients’ written treatment plans.
Provide verbal redirection and gradual guidance when needed, role-model appropriate behavior, and use de-escalation techniques consistent with provided training.
Remain alert and provide direct line-of-sight monitoring of patients as needed.
Perform general housekeeping, including vacuuming, dusting, washing dishes, laundry, and sanitizing counters.
Engage patients in social conversation, provide supportive listening, and encourage or set up recreation activities.
Complete patients’ personal belongings inventories and assist with admissions as needed.
Attend and participate in required trainings, meetings, and supervision sessions.
Serve patient meals and snacks.
Maintain and enhance customer service for internal and external customers.
Establish and maintain good working relationships with registered nurses, providers, and FBH staff.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Paid time off, accruing up to 26 days in the first year of employment.
9 paid federal holidays.
Extended Sick Leave and Paid Sick and Safe Time.
Some positions may qualify for a compressed workweek option resulting in up to 26 additional days off per year.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
403(b) retirement plan with a standard 3% employer contribution and an additional 3% employer match.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Company-paid life insurance beginning the first of the month after six months from hire.
Signing bonus.
No-cost licensure supervision for employees pursuing clinical licensure.
Federal and state loan forgiveness programs for qualifying programs.
Reimbursement of the license or certification application fee required for the position.
Free Employee Assistance Program.
Staff discounts at various FBH partners throughout Spokane.