Mental Health Technician

MultiCare Health System•Auburn, WA

19d•Onsite

About The Position

The Mental Health Technician works as part of a collaborative, interdisciplinary treatment team to provide psychiatric patients with a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment. The role assists with basic patient care and recovery needs, provides patient-focused interventions, and helps maintain a safe setting. The position is associated with Auburn Medical Center in Auburn, Washington, a 195-bed hospital with behavioral health beds and a broad range of specialty services.

Requirements

A Nursing Assistant Registered (NAR) or CNA credential is required before the start date.
Washington State Counselor Agency Affiliated Registered (AACR) credential application must be submitted within 30 days of hire; the credential must be obtained upon issuance by the Department of Health. Employees may work while the application is pending, subject to the stated Department of Health requirements.
If assigned to Navos Hospital, BLS certification is required before starting.
For other campuses, CPR certification is required before starting on the floor; it may be obtained onsite if not already held.
If assigned to Navos Hospital, First Aid training is required before starting.
If assigned to Navos Hospital, a Food Handler's Card is required within the first two weeks of hire.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or another human services field; one year of experience may be accepted in lieu of education.

Responsibilities

Support the unit through patient customer service and clinic management assistance.
Collaborate with physicians, clinical staff, front office staff, and clinic management to support comprehensive health care outcomes.
Perform clinic functions requiring specialized knowledge and the integration of standards, resources, and data.
Advocate for ethical, holistic care that promotes patient autonomy, dignity, and health across diverse ethnic and social backgrounds.
Help maintain a safe, 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 modalities matched to each patient's needs.