Mental Health Technician — Full-Time + $5K Sign-On Bonus

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

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.