Mental Health Technician - Mon-Fri 11PM-7:30AM - Foothills Location
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 facing a variety of behavioral health challenges. As a Trauma-Informed Care Organization, FBH believes in the recovery and potential of its clients to lead fulfilling lives and considers it an honor to support them on their journey. FBH provides a wide range of client services, including outpatient, inpatient, community outreach, crisis services, and partnerships with schools and law enforcement. Their services are evidence-based, culturally appropriate, and trauma-informed, catering to the diverse needs of those they serve. 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 vital signs, serving meals, and observing clients' activities and behaviors in a respectful and professional manner.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Must have an ACTIVE Nursing Assistant Registration or Nursing Assistant Certification at time of Application.
- 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.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off – Employees accrue up to 26 days of PTO in the first year of employment!
- 9 Paid Federal Holidays!
- Sick Leave – Extended Sick Leave and Paid Sick and Safe Time.
- Some positions qualify for a Compressed Workweek option resulting in up to additional 26 days off per year.
- Medical, Dental and Vision
- Retirement – We offer an impressive 403b plan including standard 3% employer contribution plus an additional 3% employer match.
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Life Insurance – Company paid coverage that starts the first of the month following 6 months from your date of hire.
- Signing Bonus!
- No-cost licensure supervision for those pursuing clinical licensure.
- Federal and State Loan Forgiveness Program for qualifying Programs.
- Reimbursement of License/Certification application fee that is required for the position.
- Free Employee Assistance Program
- Staff Discounts at various FBH partners throughout Spokane!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
