DSHS OHBH Mental Health Technician 2

About the role

We're hiring for a part-time Mental Health Technician position at the Olympic Heritage Behavioral Health Hospital in Tukwila. This role provides nursing and therapeutic care to patients with psychiatric and physical illnesses, observes and reports changes in patient condition and behaviors, and encourages patients to participate in individual and group activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing and therapeutic care to patients with psychiatric and physical illnesses
• Observe, record, and report changes in patient condition and behaviors
• Report clinical information such as patient vital signs, complete ward rounds, and take patient census
• Assist, manage, and coordinate the safety and security of patients' personal possessions
• Encourage patients to participate in individual and group activities
• Intervene when patients exhibit high-risk behaviors
• Promote recovery principles in interactions and interventions with patients
• Escort patients on and off of hospital grounds
• Monitor patients who are on 1:1 monitoring or any specialized staffing situation
• Act as med line during medication pass/administration

Requirements

• A high school diploma or GED or higher
• Two years of experience in a psychiatric or mental health setting
• A current Nursing Assistant Registered (NAR) or Nursing Assistant Certification (NAC/CNA) within the State of Washington

Preferred Skills and Knowledge

• Ability to communicate through oral and written forms of communication with management, peers, patients, and the public
• Skills to assist with potentially assaultive or self-harming patients
• Working knowledge of group behavior and dynamics
• Experience in intervening and de-escalating crisis/dangerous situations

Benefits

King County employees receive 5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary and are eligible to receive a free ORCA card for transportation use. Opportunities performed on-site at this work location at least three days a week may be eligible for an additional 5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary.

Pay

The salary range for this position is TBD based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

This is a part-time position with flexible scheduling options.

Qualifications

To apply, indicate which opportunity you're interested in applying for in the supplemental questions section. Applicants should also refer to the supplemental information for more details.

Skills

Empathic engagement skills are essential for this role.

Benefits

Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver's license. Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle.

Department of Social and Health Services

The Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) is committed to supporting all Washingtonians, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, people with physical, behavioral health, and intellectual disabilities, elders, LGBTQIA+ individuals, immigrants and refugees, and families building financial security. DSHS strives to promote fairness, access, and social justice in all areas of employment.

Contact Information

Please contact saleen.hernandez@dshs.wa.gov or call the main Talent Acquisition line at 360-725-5810 and reference job number 05845 for questions about this role.