CNA-Certified Mental Health Technician

MultiCare; United States; On-site; USD 36,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

MultiCare Health System is seeking a Mental Health Technician to join a collaborative, interdisciplinary treatment team. The role provides a safe, supportive environment for psychiatric patients and assists with basic patient care and recovery needs.

The position requires a Bachelor's in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology or related field or equivalent experience; CNA certification and various state credentialing requirements may apply.

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

Job description

MultiCare Health System is seeking a Mental Health Technician to join a collaborative, interdisciplinary treatment team. The role provides a safe, supportive environment for psychiatric patients and assists with basic patient care and recovery needs.

The position requires a Bachelor's in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology or related field or equivalent experience; CNA certification and various state credentialing requirements may apply.