Mental Health Technician observes and assists assigned mental health patients and helps with daily living activities, therapeutic activities, and socialization. Responsible for the overall maintenance of a therapeutic environment in the psychiatric unit and to ensure the safety of patents and staff. Being a Mental Health Technician attends and participates in group therapy, in-service education, and staff meetings. Records information about patients including vital signs, weight, and demeanor. Additionally, Mental Health Technician may communicate with patients family as needed. Typically requires an associate degree or equivalent. Typically reports to a registered nurse (rn) or other supervisor. The Mental Health Technician works under moderate supervision. Gaining or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. To be a Mental Health Technician typically requires 1-3 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Mental Health Technician III - NA Shift, Wed-Fri 1930-0800
Bellingham, WA
Compass Health is looking for a Mental Health Technician III for our Triage Center in Whatcom County!
The Whatcom County Triage Center (WCTC) in Bellingham can accommodate individuals who are recovering from a mental health crisis.
We provide crisis stabilization, walk-in emergency and next day appointments. The mental health facility is co-located with a detox facility that is operated by Pioneer Services, to which individuals needing non-medical sobering support can be referred.
Compass Health Triage program utilizes a recovery model to assist those in behavioral health crisis to access services and supports and resume typical levels of functioning.
Multi-disciplinary teams of Peer Counselors, Mental Health Technicians, Clinicians, Nurses, and Psychiatric providers work together to address their needs.
What you will be performing
As part of a multi-disciplinary treatment team, the MHT III provides a combination of social, physical, and psychological services to strengthen and enhance the capability of psychiatrically impaired persons and enable these persons to function with greater independence.
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What we will be offering
As the region's largest non-profit community behavioral healthcare organization, we have been serving our clients and our communities for over 110 years.
Our commitment to care doesn't stop with our clients though, as we take pride in offering our employees the opportunity to work in a culture that promotes learning, growth, and advancement as well as a focus on employee satisfaction and work / life balance.
benefits pro-rated for part time employees)
ABOUT US
Compass Health is the region's largest private, non-profit organization providing mental health and chemical dependency services in Island, San Juan, Skagit, Snohomish, and Whatcom counties of Western Washington.
We provide quality creative services to children, families and adults in a variety of outpatient, residential and inpatient settings.
We have been serving our clients and our communities for over 110 years, though our commitment to care doesn't stop with our clients as we take pride in offering our employees the opportunity to work in a culture that promotes learning, growth, and advancement.
We maintain a focus on employee satisfaction and work / life balance, which includes competitive compensation and benefits programs.
Please visit our website for more information : www.compasshealth.org .
Compass Health promotes equal treatment and equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, marital status, sexual minority status, sexual orientation, veteran status, or disability unless based on a bona fide occupational qualification
POSITION SUMMARY :
Job Title : Mental Health Technician III
Program : 400-21350- Triage, Whatcom
Location : Bellingham
Hours : 38 hrs / week, Wed-Fri, 7 : 30pm - 8am
Wage : $18.51-$32.50 / hr DOE
Shift : NC
Last updated : 2024-02-26
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