Mental Health Technician - Adolescent Behavioral Health Unit

Join a team that shares your calling. At MultiCare, you’re more than just a job title — you’re part of a team built on trust that cares for each other, our patients and our communities. Belonging here means living our mission and values every day. If your purpose and passions align with ours, you’ll find a place to grow, do meaningful work and build a career you love in a community that feels like home. FTE: 0.6 - Shift: Day - Schedule: Day Position Summary The Mental Health Technician is an opportunity to expand your role in health care through functioning as part of a collaborative, interdisciplinary treatment team. This role is responsible for providing a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment for psychiatric patients while assisting with the provision of 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. In lieu of education, one year of experience will be considered. Must obtain a Nursing Assistant Registered (NAR) or 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 the first two weeks of hire date. Must be eligible to obtain a Washington State Agency Affiliated Counselor within 30 days of application and have it from the DOH within 90 days. Due to current processing delays at the Department of Health (approximately four months), the credential is not required to be obtained within ninety 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. Pay and Benefit Expectations We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. The pay scale is $26.69 - $44.12 USD. Pay is influenced by factors such as 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 based on the applicant’s years of experience. #J-18808-Ljbffr