Part-Time Mental Health Tech — Inpatient Care & Support

Psychiatric-Institute-of-Washingto; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging and rewarding work

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(K) with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

SoFi Student Loan Refinancing

Career development opportunities

Metro SmartTrip

Job summary

The Psychiatric Institute of Washington is seeking a part-time Mental Health Tech to work directly with patients in a collaborative, inpatient behavioral health setting. You will support daily activities, assist in maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment, and communicate patient changes to the clinical team.

Join a multidisciplinary group of nurses and therapists dedicated to compassionate care. This role offers opportunities to develop practical patient-care skills within a supportive

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous behavioral health, psychiatric, healthcare, residential, or direct-care experience preferred.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support and supervision to patients in an inpatient behavioral health setting.
• Assist with maintaining a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment.
• Observe patient behaviors and communicate relevant changes to the clinical team.
• Support patients with daily activities and treatment programming.
• Participate in therapeutic activities and milieu management.
• Work collaboratively with nurses, therapists, and other members of the treatment team.
• Follow hospital safety, documentation, and patient-care procedures.

Skills

Compassion

Empathy

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Psychiatric Institute of Washington is seeking a part-time Mental Health Tech to work directly with patients in a collaborative, inpatient behavioral health setting. You will support daily activities, assist in maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment, and communicate patient changes to the clinical team.

Join a multidisciplinary group of nurses and therapists dedicated to compassionate care. This role offers opportunities to develop practical patient-care skills within a supportive