Compassionate Mental Health Tech | Patient Care & Safety

Inland Northwest Behavioral Health; Spokane (WA); Presencial; USD 25.000 - 36.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Inland Northwest Behavioral Health is seeking a Mental Health Technician to join the treatment team in Spokane. You will provide continuous patient care, supervise milieu activities, and support structured group sessions under the direction of a Registered Nurse.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, 2 years in patient care, and current BLS and safety certifications. The role emphasizes safety, compassionate care, and collaboration with the nursing staff.

Formación

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• 2 years experience working in patient care is required.
• Current BLS, First Aid, Handle with Care and Verbal De-Escalation certifications are required.

Responsabilidades

• Accountable for patient safety; conduct observation rounds and ensure suicide/elopement precautions.
• Accompany patients to cafeteria and supervise meals.
• Orient new patients to the unit and their room.
• Teach and assist patients with personal hygiene and activities of daily living.
• Complete community safety searches as indicated.
• Complete report sheets as directed.
• Comply with infection control, OSHA regulations and risk management; report unsafe conditions.
• Recognize and respond to priorities in patient care responsibilities.
• Supervises and assists patients in all patient areas.
• Check patients for contraband and manage patients' belongings.
• Report suspected changes or crises to the nurse in charge.
• Work to minimize delays in processes and service delivery.
• Complete all patient care responsibilities and other assigned duties.

Educación

High School Diploma or GED

BLS certification

First Aid certification

Handle with Care certification

Verbal De-Escalation certification

Nursing Assistant Certification or higher

Descripción del empleo

Inland Northwest Behavioral Health is seeking a Mental Health Technician to join the treatment team in Spokane. You will provide continuous patient care, supervise milieu activities, and support structured group sessions under the direction of a Registered Nurse.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, 2 years in patient care, and current BLS and safety certifications. The role emphasizes safety, compassionate care, and collaboration with the nursing staff.