Compassionate Mental Health Tech – Patient Care

MultiCare Health System; Auburn (WA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 58,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Code Lavender

Employee Assistance Programs

Job summary

MultiCare Auburn Medical Center is seeking a Mental Health Technician to support a collaborative, interdisciplinary treatment team and provide safe, therapeutic care for psychiatric patients. The role involves assisting with basic patient care, documenting interventions, and promoting ethical, patient-centered treatment.

Requirements include a Human services degree or equivalent with CNA certification, BLS/CPR depending on site, and ACCR credential processing within 30 days.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work, counseling, psychology or related field preferred; 1 year of experience accepted in lieu of education.
• Must obtain CNA prior to start date.
• If assigned to Navos Hospital, BLS certification is required before starting; other campuses require CPR certification.
• First Aid training required for Navos Hospital; others may obtain on-site.
• Food Handler's Card required within two weeks of hire for Navos.
• Washington ACCR credential must be applied for within 30 days; may work while in pending status.
• Credential must be obtained upon DOH decision; can practice in interim with NAR submission.

Responsibilities

• Support unit with 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 autonomy, dignity, and health of patients from diverse backgrounds.
• Assist with maintaining a safe and hazard-free environment by observing and documenting patient behavior, conducting room searches, reporting unsafe conditions and providing appropriate support.
• Provide and document interventions in modality types matched to each patient’s needs.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology or related

Nursing Assistant Registered (CNA)

BLS certification

First Aid training

Food Handler's Card

ACCR credential

ACC R pending with DOH

Job description

MultiCare Auburn Medical Center is seeking a Mental Health Technician to support a collaborative, interdisciplinary treatment team and provide safe, therapeutic care for psychiatric patients. The role involves assisting with basic patient care, documenting interventions, and promoting ethical, patient-centered treatment.

Requirements include a Human services degree or equivalent with CNA certification, BLS/CPR depending on site, and ACCR credential processing within 30 days.