Night Mental Health Associate II - 1:1 Care

MultiCare Health System; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Professional growth opportunities

Weekend differential

Shift differential

Job summary

MultiCare Deaconess Hospital in Spokane, WA, seeks a dedicated Mental Health Associate II to provide safe observation and supportive care for patients with psychiatric needs. You will work under a licensed nurse, maintain a secure environment and assist with direct patient care as required.

The role is 0.9 FTE with a night shift (6:30 p.m.–7:00 a.m.) and a rotating weekend/holiday schedule. Starting pay is $21.18 per hour, with tuition reimbursement and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• Current BLS Certification
• Current Washington State Certified Nurse Assistant license required
• Previous patient care experience, preferably in a behavioral health setting

Responsibilities

• Observes assigned patient, maintaining a direct line of vision to the patient at all times and communicates unusual occurrences immediately to the nurse responsible for the patient
• Assists with maintaining a safe and hazard free environment by observing and documenting patient behavior, conducting patient room searches, reporting unsafe conditions, implementing safety interventions and applying appropriate emotional support
• Orients the patient and patient's family to the facility and the policies and procedures Documents patient care activities
• Provides appropriate interventions immediately if the patient is attempting to participate in an unsafe activity e.g. climbing out of bed, attempting to ambulate without assistance, pulling at lines or tubes, displaying aggressive behavior; and seeks assistance as necessary
• Changes bed linens tidies room and empties trash as needed
• Provides direct patient care under the direction of a licensed nurse
• Maintains clean and orderly utility rooms

Skills

CNA skills

Direct patient care

BLS certification

Education

High School Diploma

Washington State CNA license

BLS Certification

Job description

MultiCare Deaconess Hospital in Spokane, WA, seeks a dedicated Mental Health Associate II to provide safe observation and supportive care for patients with psychiatric needs. You will work under a licensed nurse, maintain a secure environment and assist with direct patient care as required.

The role is 0.9 FTE with a night shift (6:30 p.m.–7:00 a.m.) and a rotating weekend/holiday schedule. Starting pay is $21.18 per hour, with tuition reimbursement and growth opportunities.