Security Tech

Smokey Point Behavioral Hospital•Marysville, WA

3d•$19 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

JOIN OUR TEAM AS A SECURITY TECH! Your Work Matters How will you make a difference? Are you an empathetic and dedicated professional seeking to positively impact the mental well-being of individuals? Your opportunity awaits at Smokey Point Behavioral Hospital! As a Security Tech, you'll be an integral part of our treatment team, providing continuous care, supervision, and positive role modeling to patients across various age groups from adolescents to geriatrics. Working under the guidance of a Registered Nurse, you'll contribute to creating a therapeutic environment that fosters patient support and well-being. If you are passionate about mental health care and ready to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients, join us at Smokey Point Behavioral Hospital. Be a crucial component of our dynamic and compassionate healthcare team, where your dedication as a Security Tech will positively impact the overall treatment experience for our diverse patient population. Accurately record vital signs Exercise judgment in patient interactions and report changes to the RN Patrol premises to prevent and detect signs of intrusion and ensure security of doors, windows, and gates Answer alarms and investigate disturbances. Ensure intervention is based on the patient's plan of care. Employ appropriate crisis intervention techniques as needed. Check patients for contraband and manage the patient's valuables and belongings.

Requirements

Education: High School Degree or equivalent preferred; or Certified Nursing or NAR preferred; Degree from an accredited college or university in social work, recreational therapy, psychology, human services, or appropriate therapeutic discipline preferred.
Licensure: Agency Affiliated Counselor registration in the state of Washington, preferred.
Experience: One year of related experience, with a knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with understanding of mental illness, preferred.
Additional Skill Requirements: Successful completion CPR certification and crisis intervention training within 10 days of employment prior to assisting with restraining procedures. May be required to work flexible hours. Successful completion of Agency Affiliated Counselor certification within 60 days.

Nice To Haves

High School Degree or equivalent preferred; or Certified Nursing or NAR preferred; Degree from an accredited college or university in social work, recreational therapy, psychology, human services, or appropriate therapeutic discipline preferred.
Agency Affiliated Counselor registration in the state of Washington, preferred.
One year of related experience, with a knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with understanding of mental illness, preferred.

Responsibilities

Accurately record vital signs
Exercise judgment in patient interactions and report changes to the RN
Patrol premises to prevent and detect signs of intrusion and ensure security of doors, windows, and gates
Answer alarms and investigate disturbances.
Ensure intervention is based on the patient's plan of care.
Employ appropriate crisis intervention techniques as needed.
Check patients for contraband and manage the patient's valuables and belongings.