Residential Behavioral Health Technician

Veterans Health Administration; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration in Tacoma, WA, seeks a Health Technician for the Mental Health Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Program (MHRRTP). The facility comprises 64 beds with homeless, substance abuse, PTSD, and Restorative Pain programs, delivering residential rehab and treatment to Veterans with complex medical and psychosocial needs.

Qualifications emphasize English proficiency, IOR, and GS-5 requirements including specialized experience or related education.

Qualifications

• English proficiency for direct patient care positions.
• IOR basics for Health Technician (GS-5).
• Education or combination to meet specialized experience for GS-5. Translcripts required.

Skills

Direct patient care

Crisis intervention

Emergency response

Vital signs monitoring

Blood glucose testing

EKG

Oximetry monitoring

Interpersonal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher with related subjects

Job description

Veterans Health Administration in Tacoma, WA, seeks a Health Technician for the Mental Health Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Program (MHRRTP). The facility comprises 64 beds with homeless, substance abuse, PTSD, and Restorative Pain programs, delivering residential rehab and treatment to Veterans with complex medical and psychosocial needs.

Qualifications emphasize English proficiency, IOR, and GS-5 requirements including specialized experience or related education.