Behavioral Health Aide

Memorial Physician Practices; Pasco (WA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Paid Time Off

Tuition assistance

Loan assistance

401(k) retirement with company match

Well-being programs

Professional development

Job summary

Lourdes Behavioral Health in Pasco, WA, is seeking a Mental Health Aide to support the Adult Inpatient Unit. The role emphasizes teamwork, communication, and compassionate care in a fast-paced, union environment.

Day shift, PRN schedule, BLS/ACLS/PALS/NRP certifications preferred, high school diploma required, and up to 3 years of mental health experience; competitive benefits and growth opportunities offered.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required; associate degree preferred.
• Requires critical thinking, decisive judgment and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP; CNOR favorable; bilingual in English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in day-to-day ops of Adult Inpatient Unit/CTF.
• Maintain effective communication between unit and other departments.
• Document clinical services.
• Demonstrate teamwork in providing services.
• Ensure welfare, care, health and safety of patients, families and coworkers.
• Provide care appropriate to patient population and needs.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Bilingual English-Spanish

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma

Associate degree in social work/psychology/sociology

Job description

Schedule: PRN | Day Shift

This is a Union Position

Your experience matters

Lourdes Behavioral Health is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well‑being so you can provide exceptional care to others. 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.

How you'll contribute

A M Mental Health Aide who excels in this role:

• 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.

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits:Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for fulltime andpart‑time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO:Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long‑term disability, paid family leave and a minimum of 10 days of paid time off per year (for full time employees) as well as 8 paid holidays per year.
• Financial & Career Growth:Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well‑being:Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development:Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What we’re looking for

• Minimum Education High School diploma required.

• Associates Degree in social work, psychology, sociology or related field preferred Required Skills Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS)

• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

• Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP)

• Perioperative Nurse (CNOR) Bilingual and/or English‑Spanish speaking preferred. Ability to work with culturally diverse population.

• Licenses: Must have or apply for a Washington State Agency Affiliated Counselor within thirty (30) days of employment.

• May work as an agency affiliated counselor while the application is processed by the state, 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 Worker Associate & Advanced (LSWAA) as defined by the Washington State Department of Health.

• Minimum Work Experience Three (3) years' recent clinical / management experience in mental health treatment preferred

Hourly range

$17.86 - $25.15

EEOC Statement

Lourdes Behavioral Health an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lourdes Behavioral Health is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community‑based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post‑acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.