Mental Health Technician

MultiCare Health System•Tacoma, WA

7d•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 and supports clinic operations, patient service, and care coordination. The position is based at MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital in Tacoma, Washington, a 367-bed regional medical center. The listed schedule is day shift at 0.75 FTE.

Requirements

A Nursing Assistant Registered (NAR) or CNA credential must be obtained before the start date.
A Washington State Counselor Agency Affiliated Registered (AACR) credential application must be submitted within 30 days of hire. Employees may work while the application is pending; the credential must be obtained upon issuance by the Department of Health.
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.
For AACR credential processing delays, the credential need not be obtained within 90 days if the application was submitted in a timely and complete manner. While awaiting active AACR status, individuals may practice under their NAR and perform NAR duties with proof of submission to the Department of Health.

Nice To Haves

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 the education.

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 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 matched to each patient’s needs.