Mental Health Technician: Compassionate Care & Recovery

Universal Health Services; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Health Services in Spokane, WA is seeking a Mental Health Technician to join the treatment team. The role provides continuous patient care, supervision, and therapeutic modeling under the direction of a Registered Nurse, supporting milieu management and group activities.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, at least 2 years of patient-care experience, and current BLS/First Aid certifications, with a focus on safety and compassionate care in a recovery-focused

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years of patient-care experience required.
• Current BLS, First Aid, Handle with Care, and Verbal De-Escalation certifications.

Responsibilities

• Ensure patient safety through observation rounds and suicide/elopement precautions.
• Accompany patients to cafeteria and supervise meals.
• Orient new patients to the unit and their room.
• Assist patients with personal hygiene and activities of daily living.
• Complete community safety searches as indicated.
• Document care with report sheets as directed.
• Adhere to infection control standards and report unsafe conditions.
• Identify and respond to priorities in patient care tasks.
• Supervise and assist patients across all areas.
• Check patients for contraband and manage valuables.
• Report changes in condition or crises to the nurse in charge.
• Be proactive to minimize delays in processes and service delivery.
• Complete all assigned patient care duties and related tasks.

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Nursing Assistant Certification or higher

Job description

Universal Health Services in Spokane, WA is seeking a Mental Health Technician to join the treatment team. The role provides continuous patient care, supervision, and therapeutic modeling under the direction of a Registered Nurse, supporting milieu management and group activities.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, at least 2 years of patient-care experience, and current BLS/First Aid certifications, with a focus on safety and compassionate care in a recovery-focused