Mental Health Technician - Full time

Universal Health Services; Kirkland (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Fairfax Behavioral Health in Kirkland, a 157-bed standalone psychiatric hospital, part of Universal Health Services, is seeking dedicated Mental Health Technicians to join the inpatient team.

This full-time MHT role provides continuous patient care and milieu management for adolescents, emphasizes de-escalation and rapport-building under RN supervision, and includes a $5,000 sign-on bonus; CPR/First Aid/Handle with Care certification are required, with opportunities to grow.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent; degree in a therapeutic field preferred.
• Two years of related behavioral health experience preferred.
• Certification in CPR, First Aid, Handle with Care and de-escalation required.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous patient care and supervision to adolescent patients.
• Engage in milieu management and facilitate group activities.
• Support treatment team under RN direction and model appropriate behaviors.
• Demonstrate de-escalation skills and build rapport with patients and families.

Skills

CPR Certification

First Aid

Verbal De-Escalation

Handle with Care

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in social work or therapeutic discipline preferred

Job description

Responsibilities

Mental Health Technician (MHT) Opportunity - Variety of Shifts Available - Full Time Only

Full Time qualifies for our $5,000.00 sign-on bonus!

Fairfax Behavioral Health, founded in the 1930s, has served the behavioral health needs to the Greater Puget Sound area for more than 80 years, continuously building a reputation for providing the best most compassionate patient centered care! We provide a wide range of services and programs that offer evidence-based treatment proven to have positive outcomes for our patients. Our inpatient and outpatient services offer supportive and compassionate care through specialty programs that are tailored to meet the needs of our patients.Our mission is to provide safe, effective, and compassionate mental health and substance use treatment.

Kirkland: Is our main 157-bed, standalone psychiatric hospital, composed of six units providing specialized treatment for mental health and co-occurring disorders for adults and adolescents.

The Mental Health Technician (MHT) functions as an active part of the treatment team, providing continuous patient care, supervision, interaction, and role modeling to our adolescent patients. Provides the opportunity to grow your career in the mental and behavioral health field by learning de-escalation skills and techniques, gaining an understanding of behaviors, building rapport, and problem solving. Provides group "activities" and assists with milieu management. Mental Health Technician work under the direction of a Registered Nurse.

Qualifications

Education: High School Degree or equivalent; Degree from an accredited college or university in social work, recreational therapy or appropriate therapeutic discipline preferred.

Experience: Two (2) years of related experience, with knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with understanding of mental illness, preferred.

Additional Requirements: Successful completion of CPR, 1st Aid, Handle with Care and Verbal De-Escalation Certification. May be required to work overtime and flexible hours.

What do our current MHTs value at Fairfax & UHS?

A safe and supportive environment that puts patient care first and values the nursing profession. One of the most rewarding aspects of working as a Mental Health Techician (MHT) in Behavioral Health is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times. You are never alone, as you are part of a large, nationwide network of peers and nursing leaders that educate the field, routinely exchange ideas, and review current topics within the industry. Having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career. We are proud of our robust continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement with UHS. We want to help you succeed and grow in your profession and enjoy a sense of belonging and trust that comes through your expanding experience. At UHS, we are a System of Care, and you have a voice.

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $15.8 billion in 2024. UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 99,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

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