Inpatient Mental Health Tech — Day Shift (12‑Hour, Rotating Weekends)

Wellfound; Tacoma (WA); Ibrido; USD 30.000 - 58.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Life and disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program

403B with company match

Paid Time Off 248 hours

Descrizione del lavoro

Wellfound Behavioral Health Hospital in Tacoma, WA is hiring Mental Health Technicians for a 12-hour shift schedule (7 am–7:30 pm) across three shifts weekly with rotating weekends. The MHT works with a treatment team to provide safe, supportive psychiatric care and basic patient care under RN supervision.

Education: high school diploma or equivalent; CNA/NAR certification and BLS required. At least 1 year of direct patient care in mental health is preferred.

Competenze

• High school diploma or GED required.
• CNA certification or NAR registration required.
• BLS certification required.
• Food Handler’s Permit required.

Mansioni

• Follow direction and assignments of the Registered Nurse.
• Take vital signs and enter into Epic.
• Alert RN of anything abnormal.
• Conduct patient safety searches and room searches.
• Monitor meals and collect flatware.
• Assist with patient hygiene when required.
• Maintain washer/dryer and equipment.
• Ensure detailed handoff to oncoming shift.
• Ensure doors to offices and seclusion areas are secure.
• Check laundry lint and safety procedures.
• Check sharp items after shower use.
• Communicate respectfully with patients and family; use motivational interviewing.
• Respect diversity and culture.
• Conduct assigned groups and document.
• Notify nurse of any change in patient condition.

Conoscenze

Compassionate care

Team player

Patient safety

Interpersonal skills

Motivational interviewing

Formazione

High school or GED

CNA certification

BLS certification

Food Handler’s Permit

Descrizione del lavoro

Wellfound Behavioral Health Hospital in Tacoma, WA is hiring Mental Health Technicians for a 12-hour shift schedule (7 am–7:30 pm) across three shifts weekly with rotating weekends. The MHT works with a treatment team to provide safe, supportive psychiatric care and basic patient care under RN supervision.

Education: high school diploma or equivalent; CNA/NAR certification and BLS required. At least 1 year of direct patient care in mental health is preferred.