Mental Health Technician - Per Required Need

Frontier Behavioral Health•Town and Country, WA

2d•$20 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

Frontier Behavioral Health (FBH) is a non-profit organization with over 100 years of experience in Spokane, dedicated to understanding and addressing the behavioral health needs of the community. FBH offers evidence-based treatment to adults, youth, and seniors, operating as a Trauma-Informed Care Organization that believes in client recovery and meaningful lives. The Mental Health Technician (MHT) is a crucial part of the inpatient team, providing direct supervision and interaction with adults experiencing serious and/or chronic mental health disorders. This role involves monitoring clients, taking vital signs, serving meals, and observing activities and behaviors, all while maintaining a respectful and professional demeanor. The position is PRN (Per Required Need) for various shifts at the Evaluation & Treatment Inpatient Units located at Calispel or Foothills.

Requirements

Must have an ACTIVE Nursing Assistant Registration or Nursing Assistant Certification at time of Application.
High School Diploma or GED
Food Handlers Permit within 7 days of hire.
Active BLS certification or must obtained within 90 days of hire.
Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral formats, including the ability to complete objective clinical documentation.
Ability to communicate with individuals of various backgrounds, education levels, and socio-economic status.
Must have basic computer skills including ability to document in an electronic medical record, use electronic time tracking, use of Outlook, Word, and intranet.

Responsibilities

Monitor and supervise client activities and behaviors, including general supervision of milieu and completion of scheduled patient rounding.
Complete clear, objective clinical documentation regarding patient activities and behaviors in an appropriate time frame.
Provide feedback to clinical staff regarding patient interactions, activities, and behaviors.
Report suspected changes in patient condition and/or potential crisis situations to the charge nurse or unit leader.
Adhere to and follow the patients’ written treatment plan.
Provide verbal redirection and gradual guidance to patients if needed and role model appropriate behavior including utilizing de-escalation techniques that align with FBH provided training.
Remain alert and provide direct line of sight monitoring of patients as needed.
Provide general house cleaning services i.e., vacuuming, dusting, washing dishes, laundry, sanitation of counters etc.
Engage patients in social conversation, provide supportive listening, encourage and/or set up recreation activities.
Complete patients’ personal belongings inventory and assist with admissions as needed.
Attend/participate in required trainings, meetings, and supervision sessions.
Serve patient meals and snacks.
Maintain and enhance customer service to ensure that both external and internal customers of FBH have a positive experience.
Establish and maintain a good working relationship with all RNs’, providers and FBH staff.
Other duties as assigned.