Navos IP - 2nd Floor - Mental Health Technician

Position Summary

The Mental Health Technician is an opportunity to expand your role in health care through collaboration with an interdisciplinary treatment team. This role involves providing a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment for psychiatric patients, assisting with basic patient care, and recovery needs.

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 ensure 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 promoting the autonomy, dignity, and health of patients from diverse ethnic and social backgrounds
• Assist with maintaining a safe and 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 a variety of modalities individually matched to the needs of each patient

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or any other human services field preferred and/or in lieu of education, one year of experience
• Must obtain a Nursing Assistant Registered (CNA) prior to start date
• If assigned to Navos Hospital, BLS certification is required prior to starting. Other campuses require CPR certification prior to starting on the floor and can be obtained onsite, if not already in hand. If assigned to Navos Hospital, First Aid training is required prior to starting. If assigned to Navos Hospital, Food Handler's Card is required within first two weeks of hire date
• Washington State Counselor Agency Affiliated Registered (ACCR) credential must be applied for within thirty (30) days of hire. Employees can work while in pending status. Grace periods will be adjusted in accordance with DOH requirements. Due to current processing delays at the Department of Health (approximately four [4] months), the credential is not required to be obtained within ninety (90) days, provided that the application was submitted in a timely and complete manner. The credential must be obtained upon issuance by the Department of Health. Individuals can practice under their NAR and complete NAR duties while waiting for active AACR, with proof of submission to DOH.

About Navos Behavioral Health

Navos, part of MultiCare’s Behavioral Health Network, offers comprehensive behavioral health care for people of all ages. Specializing in mental health and substance use disorder treatment, Navos provides inpatient psychiatric care, residential treatment, and community-based programs. Known for its innovation and compassionate approach, Navos is a leader in helping individuals recover and reclaim their lives.

Why MultiCare?

• Rooted in the local community
• Partnering with patients, families, and neighbors across the Pacific Northwest for more than 140 years
• Growth and education
• Competitive tuition assistance, award-winning residencies, fellowships, and career development to invest in you
• Well-being and support
• Generous PTO, Code Lavender, and Employee Assistance Programs to help you maintain balance and feel cared for in your work and life

Pay and Benefits

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental, and retirement benefits, and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $25.60 - $37.60 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant’s years of experience align.