Mental Health Technician

MultiCare Health System•Yakima, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Mental Health Technician is an incredible opportunity to expand your role in health care through functioning as part of a collaborative, interdisciplinary treatment team. This role is responsible for providing a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment for psychiatric patients while assisting with the provision of basic patient care and recovery needs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or any other human services field preferred
Must obtain a Nursing Assistant Registered or CNA prior to start date
Current BLS certification
Peer MHT: Self-identify as a consumer who has received mental health services and can demonstrate that they have been well grounded in their own mental health recovery for at least one year
One (1) year of direct patient care experience preferred
Must be eligible to obtain a Washington State Agency Affiliated Counselor; apply within 30 days and have from DOH within 90 days.
Due to current processing delays at the Department of Health (approximately four [4] months), the credential is not required to be obtained within ninety (90) days, provided that the application was submitted in a timely and complete manner.
The credential must be obtained upon issuance by the Department of Health.
Individuals can practice under their NAR and complete NAR duties while waiting for active AACR, with proof of submission to DOH.

Responsibilities

Support the unit through excellent patient customer service and clinic management assistance
Collaborate with physicians, clinical staff, front office staff and clinic management to ensure comprehensive health care outcomes
Perform a variety of functions within the clinic setting requiring specialized knowledge and integration of available standards, resources, and data
Advocate for ethical and holistic care promoting the autonomy, dignity, and health of patients from diverse ethnic and social backgrounds
Assist with maintaining a safe and hazard free environment by observing and documenting patient behavior, conducting patient room searches, reporting unsafe conditions and applying appropriate emotional and physical support
Provide and document interventions in a variety of modalities individually matched to the needs of each patient