Aurora House - Mental Health Technician III- Full-Time Day Shift

Job Description

Job Description

Mental Health Technician III – Full-Time Day Shift

Location: Edmonds, WA
Program: Aurora House
Schedule: Full-Time Day Shift (Friday, Saturday, Sunday 7:00am-7:30pm)

As part of a multi-disciplinary treatment team, the MHT III provides a combination of social, physical, and psychological services, delivered with empathy and respect, to strengthen and enhance the capability of psychiatrically impaired persons and enable these persons to function with greater independence.

• Provides supervision of residents during the day, evening or night shift.
• Participates in treatment team meetings to access, plan, implement, and evaluate resident rehabilitation and treatment.
• Provides individualized independent living skills training to include social, daily living, and self-care skills.

• Facilitates weekly life skills groups focused on enhancing residents’ independence, coping strategies, and community integration.
• Provides weekly 1:1 case management support to assist clients in connecting with community resources, arranging transportation, and supporting individualized goals.
• Oversees client’s self-administration of medication(s) in accordance with provider orders and program protocols (med pass) and documents appropriately.
• Prepares and/or assists with preparation of meals in compliance with dietary guidelines and program standards.
• Supervises completion of resident daily chores, providing coaching and accountability as part of independent living skills.

• Develops and monitors individual treatment plans.
• Assesses, monitors, and documents client progress.
• Participates in resident community meetings.
• Provides counseling and treatment to assigned resident caseloads.
• Transports keys to the medicine room when assigned.
• Participates in regularly scheduled supervision and team meetings.
• Remains compliant with required trainings and certifications.
• Behaves in an ethical and professional manner consistent with agency policy, state law, and licensing entities if applicable.
• Understands and practices safekeeping of client protected health information per Compass Health’s HIPAA and other agency policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates empathy, patience, and compassion when supporting clients in distress and when working with individuals.
• Demonstrates respect for diversity and a commitment to developing multicultural competency and sensitivity.
• Demonstrates commitment to Compass Health’s Strategic Intention, core Values and Core Competencies.

• EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE / CERTIFICATIONS / LICENSES

  • BA/BS/BSW Degree in a Behavioral Science related field OR AA Degree and 2 years related work experience OR any combination of education and experience totaling at least 4 years and demonstrates sufficient knowledge and skills.
  • Defined knowledge and experience of counseling, rehabilitation, training and treatment services provided to psychiatrically impaired adults.
  • Individuals who do not already hold a license or associate license through the Washington State Department of Health must submit Agency Affiliated Counselor application upon hire and be approved by the DOH.
  • Current First Aid & CPR certification and Food Handlers permit, or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.
  • Valid Washington State Driver's License required including vehicle and appropriate insurance, if applicable.

  KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES

  • Ability to formulate an individual treatment plan and apply appropriate rehabilitation and treatment modalities.
  • Ability to relate effectively with patients, agency staff, other community programs, and the general public.
  • Ability to work effectively with individuals with complex needs and multi-system involvement.
  • Ability to maintain a positive, solution-focused demeanor when responding to conflicts or problems.
  • Demonstrated organizational skills and the ability to multitask within a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent communication skills, written and verbal.
  • General computer proficiency, including the ability to utilize electronic medical record systems.
  • Ability to pass pre-employment criminal background check, which may or may not include an additional search by DSHS.

  PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

  The employee will be working in a Residential Treatment Facility and must be able to physically participate in managing aggressive behavior from patients. While performing the duties of this job, the employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, and use close vision. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job in the work environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

We support your success from day one with a comprehensive benefits package and a culture that values your well-being and growth:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance at no cost for full-time employees

• 16 days of vacation in your first year

• 12 sick days annually, including a wellness day

• 13 paid holidays – including 2 personal choice holidays

• 403(b) retirement plan match up to 2% after the first year

• Professional development funds & up to 5 days of paid education leave

• A workplace that values teamwork, balance, and purpose

Note: Benefits are pro-rated for part-time employees.

With more than 110 years of service, Compass Health is the largest private, non-profit behavioral health provider in the region. We serve children, adults, and families across Snohomish, Skagit, Island, San Juan , and Whatcom counties , offering outpatient, inpatient, and community-based care.

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Compass Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We celebrate diversity and strive to create an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants.