Mental Health Technician

MultiCare Health System•Tacoma, WA

10d•$27 - $44

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 performs a range of functions in a clinic setting using specialized knowledge and available standards, resources, and data. The position supports comprehensive health care outcomes and advocates for ethical, holistic care that respects patient autonomy and dignity across diverse ethnic and social backgrounds.

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.
For other campuses, CPR certification is required before starting on the floor; it can 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 hire.
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.

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 functions within the clinic setting 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.