Mental Health Technician

MultiCare Health System•Auburn, WA

8d•$26 - $42•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, supports clinic operations, and provides and documents interventions tailored to each patient's needs. The position is associated with Auburn Medical Center in Auburn, Washington. The listed schedule is variable, with a day shift and 0.01 FTE.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or another human services field is preferred; one year of experience may be accepted in lieu of education.
Must obtain Nursing Assistant Registered (NAR) or CNA status before the start date.
For assignment to Navos Hospital, BLS certification is required before starting; other campuses require CPR certification before starting on the floor, which may be obtained onsite if not already held.
For assignment to Navos Hospital, First Aid training is required before starting.
For assignment to Navos Hospital, a Food Handler's Card is required within the first two weeks of employment.
Washington State Counselor Agency Affiliated Registered (ACCR) credential application must be submitted within 30 days of hire. Employees may work while the application is pending, subject to applicable Department of Health requirements. The credential must be obtained upon issuance by the Department of Health; while waiting, individuals may practice under their NAR and perform NAR duties with proof of submission to the Department of Health.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or another human services field.

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 support comprehensive health care outcomes.
Perform a variety of clinic functions requiring specialized knowledge and integration of available standards, resources, and data.
Advocate for ethical and holistic care that promotes the autonomy, dignity, and health of patients from 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 individually matched to each patient's needs.