What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Technican III- Aurora House- Full-Time NOC Float position at Compass Health?
MENTAL HEALTH TECH III - Full-Time NOC Float
Edmonds, WA
Compass Health is currently looking for a Mental Health Technician III for our Aurora House in Edmonds, which is the Residential treatment facilities serving adults with mental health disorders. As part of a multi-disciplinary team, the MHT III is responsible for providing a combination of social, physical, psychological, vocational, and recreational services to strengthen and enhance the capability of psychiatrically impaired persons and to enable these persons to function with greater independence.
Our Residential Treatment Facilities (RTFs) serve adults age 18 and over diagnosed with severe and persistent psychiatric disorders. Services include assessment, psychiatric evaluation, medication monitoring, case management, counseling, groups, mental health education, crisis resolution, and skills training regarding activities of daily living. The program focuses on helping residents reach increasing levels of recovery in order to successfully transition back into the community.
What you will be performing
MHT III, as part of a multi-disciplinary treatment team, provides a combination of social, physical, psychological, vocational and recreational services to strengthen and enhance the capability of psychiatrically impaired persons and to enable these persons to function with greater independence.
What you will be carrying along
- 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 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.
- Ability to pass a pre-employment criminal background check, which may or may not include an additional search by DSHS.
What you will be sharing
- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Good computer and keyboarding skills. Ability to utilize electronic medical record system.
- Ability to assess the consumers strengths and problem areas and apply appropriate rehabilitation and treatment modalities.
What we will be offering
As the regions largest non-profit community behavioral healthcare organization, we have been serving our clients and our communities for over 110 years. Our commitment to care doesnt stop with our clients though, as we take pride in offering our employees the opportunity to work in a culture that promotes learning, growth, and advancement as well as a focus on employee satisfaction and work/life balance.
(benefits pro-rated for part time employees)
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance at NO COST to Full-time employees
- 16 days of paid vacation the first year
- 12 sick days with great wellness day
- 13 paid holidays 11 regular and 2 that you choose
- Professional funds and paid education leave
- Up to 2% match for the 403B Retirement plan after the first year
- Automatic additional pay raises when you have your 1st & 3rd anniversary with Compass!
- And much, much more!!
The organization you will be joining
Compass Health is the regions largest private, non-profit organization providing mental health and chemical dependency services in Island, San Juan, Skagit, Snohomish, and Whatcom counties of Western Washington. We provide quality creative services to children, families and adults in a variety of outpatient, residential and inpatient settings. We have been serving our clients and our communities for over 110 years, though our commitment to care doesnt stop with our clients as we take pride in offering our employees the opportunity to work in a culture that promotes learning, growth, and advancement. We maintain a focus on employee satisfaction and work/life balance, which includes competitive compensation and benefits programs. Please visit our website for more information: www.compasshealth.org.
Compass Health promotes equal treatment and equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, marital status, sexual minority status, sexual orientation, veteran status, or disability unless based on a bona fide occupational qualification
POSITION SUMMARY
Position Title: Mental Health Technician III
Program: Aurora House
Hours: 38 hours/week
- Wednesday, Thursday, Friday NOC 7:00pm-7:30am
- This position will need to fill open NOC shifts but will be regularly scheduled Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 7:00pm-7:30am when they are not covering for another shift during the week.
Location: Edmonds, WA
Wage: $18.51-$32.50/hr DOE
Salary : $19 - $33
