What are the responsibilities and job description for the Aide-Mental Health CTF \ Counseling Center \ Rotating Shifts \ PRN position at Lourdes Health?
*This is a safety sensitive position*
Wage Scale: $16.67-$21.47
This is a union position
Your experience matters
At Lourdes Health, we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you’re not just valued as an employee, but as a person. As a Mental Health Aide joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
Essential Functions
- Assists in the day-to-day operations of the Adult Inpatient Unit/CTF (Transitions Unit).
- Maintain and promote effective communication between unit and other departments.
- Document clinical services.
- Exhibits teamwork in providing services.
- Demonstrates professional accountability
- Implement measures that safeguard the welfare, care, health, and safety of the unit including patients, families and
coworkers. - Demonstrate basic knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the population, culture, and
specific needs of the patients served.
Qualifications and requirements
- Education: High School diploma or equivalent required.
- Experience: Experience assisting persons who have experienced mental health problems preferred.
- Certification: Must have or apply for a Washington State Agency Affiliated Counselor within seven (7) days of employment (RCW 18.19.210 says you may work as an agency affiliated counselor for up to sixty days) or possess current Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate (LMHCA), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate (LMFTA), Licensed Advance Social Worker (LASW), Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), Licensed Social Work Associate & Advanced (LSWAA) as defined by the Washington State Department of Health. Must have/obtain current CPR/First Aid within 30 days of hire.
- Other: Ability to work with a culturally diverse population.
Benefits:
Medical Insurance: Savers, PPO, PPO Plus offered through Blue Cross Blue Shield
Dental Insurance: Offered through BCBS
Vision Insurance: Offered through BCBS
Free EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
Paid Time Off (Up to 25 days a year)
Employer Paid Short-Term
Coverage options for Medical, Dental and Vision include: Employee, Employee & Spouse/Domestic Partner, Employee & Child, Family
Salary : $17 - $21
