Mental Health Technician (MHT)
About The Position
Smokey Point Behavioral Hospital is hiring a Mental Health Technician (MHT) in Marysville, Washington. The MHT is an integral member of the treatment team and provides continuous care, supervision, and positive role modeling for patients ranging from adolescents to geriatric adults. Working under the guidance of a Registered Nurse, the technician helps foster a therapeutic environment that supports patient well-being. The position involves recording vital signs, observing and reporting changes in patients, following therapeutic interventions, using crisis-intervention techniques, leading MHT groups, and assisting patients with discharge, life changes, and personal hygiene. The MHT also helps maintain a safe, clean, and therapeutic environment. The employer describes the role as full-time in the compensation section; the job details also list full-time/part-time.
Requirements
- Certified Nursing Assistant or Nursing Assistant Registered (NAR) credential required.
- Successful completion of Agency Affiliated Counselor certification within 60 days.
- A high school degree or equivalent is preferred.
- A degree from an accredited college or university in social work, recreational therapy, psychology, human services, or an appropriate therapeutic discipline is preferred.
- Washington State Agency Affiliated Counselor registration is preferred.
- One year of related experience, knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques, and an understanding of mental illness are preferred.
- May be required to work flexible hours.
Nice To Haves
- High school degree or equivalent.
- Degree from an accredited college or university in social work, recreational therapy, psychology, human services, or an appropriate therapeutic discipline.
- Washington State Agency Affiliated Counselor registration.
- One year of related experience, knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques, and an understanding of mental illness.
Responsibilities
- Accurately record patients’ vital signs.
- Use judgment during patient interactions and report changes to the Registered Nurse.
- Follow therapeutic interventions outlined by the treatment team and provide information to support their development and revision.
- Employ crisis-intervention techniques, conduct MHT-led groups, and use facility-approved CPI techniques.
- Assist patients through discharge, help them adjust to life changes, and support personal hygiene.
- Follow policies for maintaining a safe, clean, and therapeutic environment, practice universal precautions, and respond to patient care priorities.
Benefits
- 401(k) with matching
- Health insurance
- Company-paid life insurance coverage up to twice annual salary
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- Company-paid long-term disability insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- On-site cafeteria and one free meal per day
- Employee engagement events
- Employee assistance program
- Employee recognition program
- Free parking
- Shift differentials for weekday overnights and weekend days and overnights
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
