What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Technician - Adult Inpatient position at Navos?
About Navos Navos, a partner within MultiCare’s Behavioral Health Network, offers a healing home for people of all ages to recover and reclaim their lives. Our teams are composed of hardworking and caring providers committed to helping people address mental illness and substance abuse by providing a broad continuum of care. For a deeply meaningful career, join this leading organization known for its innovation, expertise, and employee care. FTE: 0.9, Shift: Day, Schedule: 3, 12 hour shifts Benefits and Incentives Sign-On Bonus: Potentially up to $5,000. Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and retirement plan with employer contributions. Time Off & Flexibility: Generous paid time off, extended illness time, and flexible scheduling to support work-life balance. Professional Growth: Tuition assistance, training programs, and career development opportunities. Wellness & Support: Employee assistance programs, wellness incentives, and exclusive discounts. Thriving Culture: Inclusive workplace, social events, belonging resource groups, and the beauty of the Pacific Northwest. Position Summary The Mental Health Technician is an incredible 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 You will support the unit through excellent patient customer service and clinic management assistance You will collaborate with physicians, clinical staff, front office staff and clinic management to ensure comprehensive health care outcomes You will 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 You will 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 You will 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 and/or in lieu of education, will take 1 year of experience. Must be eligible to obtain a Washington State Agency Affiliated Counselor; apply within 30 days and have from DOH within 90 days. A current BLS certification Must obtain a Nursing Assistant Registered or CNA prior to start date If assigned to Navos Hospital, First Aid training required prior to start day. Food Handler's Card is required within first two weeks of hire date. Pay and Benefit Expectations We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $24.85 - $36.50 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: 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 to which the applicant’s years of experience align. Associated benefit information can be viewed here. MultiCare’s roots in the Pacific Northwest go back to 1882, with the founding of Tacoma’s first hospital. Over the years, we’ve grown from a Tacoma-centric, hospital-based organization into the largest, community-based, locally governed health system in the state of Washington. MultiCare's comprehensive system of health includes more than 300 primary, urgent, pediatric and specialty care locations across Washington, Idaho and Oregon, as well as 13 hospitals. We welcome patients from the entire Pacific Northwest region and our 20,000-plus team members — including employees, providers and volunteers — proudly care for the communities we serve. Without a doubt, our organization has changed over the years. But what has never changed, throughout our long history, has been our dedication to the health and wellness of the people of the Pacific Northwest. Guided by our mission, vision and values, we are on a continuous journey to deliver the services that our communities need, and to ensure access to those services, now and in the future. Join our talent network by creating a simple profile with us and we'll see if you're a fit for any current openings! Don't see an opening that fits your current preferences? Create a job alert for the type of job you're looking for, and we'll notify you when one gets posted! Click here to create a Job Alert. MultiCare provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and job applicants. 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