Mental Health Tech FT days
Wellfound Behavioral Health Hospital, Tacoma, WA, United States
Wellfound is hiring full time Mental Health Techs for our day position. The position is a .9 FTE, 3x12 hour shifts per week with rotating weekends from 7 am – 7:30 pm. Must be able to work all days of the week.
Wellfound Behavioral Health Hospital is a 120‑bed inpatient psychiatric hospital located in Tacoma, Washington. We are Department of Health and Joint Commission accredited. We are an acute care psychiatric hospital providing care to both voluntary and involuntary patients.
Education
High school or equivalent
Certification/License
Registered Nursing Assistant or Certified Nursing Assistant – must have active to apply
Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association or American Red Cross
Food Handler’s Permit through Washington State
Washington State Agency Affiliated Counselor within 90 days of hire
Work Experience
One (1) year of direct patient care experience in a mental health facility
The Mental Health Technician (MHT) functions as part of a collaborative, interdisciplinary treatment team responsible for providing a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment for psychiatric patients and assist with the provision of basic patient care and recovery needs under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. The MHT provides and documents interventions in a variety of modalities individually matched to the needs of each patient. The MHT provides group as well as individual interaction with patients receiving inpatient psychiatric treatment in adherence with established treatment guidelines and agency policies and procedures.
Essential Job Functions
Follow direction and assignments of the Registered Nurse
Perform patient checks, CO / SP rounds, 1:1 etc.
Take vital signs (daily weights/input and output) and enter into Epic
Alert RN of anything abnormal
Conduct patient safety searches (per routine and PRN) and room searches
Monitor meals and collect flatware
Assist with patient hygiene when required
Clean washer, dryer, phones and tables
Ensure detailed hand off to include special precautions to oncoming shift
Check security of doors to offices, seclusion room and closest are locked (night tech)
Dryer screen is checked and lint removed after each load of laundry – washer/dryer log maintained
All sharp items used at shower time are checked back in
Able to communicate respectfully with patients and family members, utilizes motivational interviewing
Respect all diversity including cultural
Provide supportive interactions per patient needs
Perform assigned groups and document
Notify nurse of any change in patient presentation, behavior or condition
We Offer Competitive Pay and Benefits
Hourly: NAR license $21.75‑$40.34 depending on experience – union position
Hourly: CNA license $22.82‑$42.30 depending on experience – union position
Shift differentials: weekends $1.25
Great benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and supplemental life insurance eligible the first of the month following 30 days of hire
Employee Assistance Program up on hire
403B with discretionary match for those that participate in the plan and meet work requirements
Paid time off
You will accrue paid sick and safe leave at 1 hour per 40 hours worked. Paid sick leave cannot be used until 90 days after your hire date.
Paid time off will be accrued based on hours worked and tenure. You will accrue 0.12 hours of PTO per hour worked until you reach the next level of accrual. PTO cannot be used until 90 days after your hire date with the exception of designated Wellfound holidays.
Tuition reimbursement up to $3,000 annually
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Wellfound Behavioral Health Hospital is a 120‑bed inpatient psychiatric hospital located in Tacoma, Washington. We are Department of Health and Joint Commission accredited. We are an acute care psychiatric hospital providing care to both voluntary and involuntary patients.
Education
High school or equivalent
Certification/License
Registered Nursing Assistant or Certified Nursing Assistant – must have active to apply
Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association or American Red Cross
Food Handler’s Permit through Washington State
Washington State Agency Affiliated Counselor within 90 days of hire
Work Experience
One (1) year of direct patient care experience in a mental health facility
The Mental Health Technician (MHT) functions as part of a collaborative, interdisciplinary treatment team responsible for providing a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment for psychiatric patients and assist with the provision of basic patient care and recovery needs under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. The MHT provides and documents interventions in a variety of modalities individually matched to the needs of each patient. The MHT provides group as well as individual interaction with patients receiving inpatient psychiatric treatment in adherence with established treatment guidelines and agency policies and procedures.
Essential Job Functions
Follow direction and assignments of the Registered Nurse
Perform patient checks, CO / SP rounds, 1:1 etc.
Take vital signs (daily weights/input and output) and enter into Epic
Alert RN of anything abnormal
Conduct patient safety searches (per routine and PRN) and room searches
Monitor meals and collect flatware
Assist with patient hygiene when required
Clean washer, dryer, phones and tables
Ensure detailed hand off to include special precautions to oncoming shift
Check security of doors to offices, seclusion room and closest are locked (night tech)
Dryer screen is checked and lint removed after each load of laundry – washer/dryer log maintained
All sharp items used at shower time are checked back in
Able to communicate respectfully with patients and family members, utilizes motivational interviewing
Respect all diversity including cultural
Provide supportive interactions per patient needs
Perform assigned groups and document
Notify nurse of any change in patient presentation, behavior or condition
We Offer Competitive Pay and Benefits
Hourly: NAR license $21.75‑$40.34 depending on experience – union position
Hourly: CNA license $22.82‑$42.30 depending on experience – union position
Shift differentials: weekends $1.25
Great benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and supplemental life insurance eligible the first of the month following 30 days of hire
Employee Assistance Program up on hire
403B with discretionary match for those that participate in the plan and meet work requirements
Paid time off
You will accrue paid sick and safe leave at 1 hour per 40 hours worked. Paid sick leave cannot be used until 90 days after your hire date.
Paid time off will be accrued based on hours worked and tenure. You will accrue 0.12 hours of PTO per hour worked until you reach the next level of accrual. PTO cannot be used until 90 days after your hire date with the exception of designated Wellfound holidays.
Tuition reimbursement up to $3,000 annually
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