Forensic Care Associate: Crisis Care & Recovery

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services; Medical Lake (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is seeking a Forensic Care Associate 2 at Eastern State Hospital in Medical Lake, WA. This role blends patient care with security under RN supervision, supporting individuals at critical stages of their mental health recovery.

The FCA2 provides direct care, participates in group programming, and helps ensure environmental safety. Applicants should have state-credentialed nursing support and relevant psychiatric experience as outlined in

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent.
• Two years' experience in a psychiatric or mental health setting or completion of FCA1 in-training plan.
• Nursing Assistant Registration or CNA or Medical Assistant Certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient and environmental observation and document findings.
• Complete 15-minute security checks and secure all floors.
• Educate patients on groups and encourage participation in programming.
• Monitor environmental safety issues and adhere to hospital policies.
• Lead or co-lead groups and document participation.
• Ensure group leaders have supplies and assist with procurement.
• De-escalate patients and escort/transfer as needed.
• Provide routine care and observe changes in condition.
• Communicate changes to RN regarding condition and clinical info.
• Manage rosters and distribute to rooms.

Skills

Communication skills

De-escalation ability

Teamwork

Crisis intervention

Regulatory knowledge

Infection control practices

Observation and documentation

Education

High school diploma

Two years psychiatric/mental health experience

Forensic Care Associate 1 in-training plan

Nursing Assistant Registration / CNA / MA certification

Tools

Computer

Copy machine

Metal detector

Patient lifting equipment

Job description

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is seeking a Forensic Care Associate 2 at Eastern State Hospital in Medical Lake, WA. This role blends patient care with security under RN supervision, supporting individuals at critical stages of their mental health recovery.

The FCA2 provides direct care, participates in group programming, and helps ensure environmental safety. Applicants should have state-credentialed nursing support and relevant psychiatric experience as outlined in