Mental Health Technician jobs in Bellingham, WA

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)

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Mental health technician
  • Compass Health
  • Bellingham, WA FULL_TIME
  • 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.

    • Provides supervision of clients during the day, evening, or night shift.
    • Provides independent living skills training to include social and self-care skills training.
    • Develops and monitors individual treatment plans.
    • Assesses, monitors, and documents client progress.
    • Engages in active listening with individuals in the Triage Center.
    • Participates in regularly scheduled supervision and team meetings.
    • Remains compliant with required trainings and certifications.
    • Behaves in an ethical and professional manner consistent with agency policy, state law, and licensing entities if applicable.

    What you will be carrying along

    • BA / BS / BSW Degree in a Behavioral Science related field OR AA Degree and 2 years related work experience OR any combination of education and experience totaling at least 4 years and demonstrates sufficient knowledge and skills.
    • Individuals who do not already hold a license or associate license through the Washington State Department of Health must submit Agency Affiliated Counselor application upon hire and be approved by the DOH.
    • Current First Aid & CPR certification and Food Handlers permit, or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.
    • Valid Washington State Driver's License required including vehicle and appropriate insurance, if applicable.

    What you will be sharing

    • Assists in monitoring vital signs and safety checks.
    • Engages clients in group activities.
    • Performs chart audits.
    • Conducts follow-up phone calls to check on client progress after discharge.
    • Cleans client rooms after discharge and assists in maintaining the cleanliness of the unit.
    • Monitors meal times.
    • Answers the phones and takes criteria from community partners.
    • Assists with the intake process of clients on admit.

    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)

    • Medical, dental, and vision insurance at NO COST to Full-time employees
    • 16 days of paid vacation the first year
    • 12 sick days with great wellness day
    • 13 paid holidays - 11 regular and 2 that you choose
    • Professional funds and paid education leave
    • Up to 2% match for the 403B Retirement plan after the first year
    • Automatic additional pay raises when you have your 1st & 3rd anniversary with Compass!
    • And much, much more!!

    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

  • 19 Days Ago

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Mental Health Counselor – On-Call
  • Compass Health
  • Bellingham, WA FULL_TIME
  • Mental Health Counselor – On-Call - (WHATCOM COUNTY) Compass Health is currently looking for a Mental Health Counselor/Clinician II for our Triage Program in Whatcom County. The team you will be joini...
  • 1 Day Ago

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Mental Health Counselor - On-Call
  • Compass Health
  • Bellingham, WA FULL_TIME
  • Mental Health Counselor - On-Call - (WHATCOM COUNTY) Compass Health is currently looking for a Mental Health Counselor/Clinician II for our Triage Program in Whatcom County. The team you will be joini...
  • 1 Day Ago

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Mental Health Counselor – On-Call
  • Compass Health
  • Bellingham, WA FULL_TIME
  • Mental Health Counselor – On-Call - (WHATCOM COUNTY) Compass Health is currently looking for a Mental Health Counselor/Clinician II for our Triage Program in Whatcom County. The team you will be joini...
  • 3 Days Ago

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Mental Health Assistant
  • Skagit Regional Health
  • Mount Vernon, WA FULL_TIME
  • Mental Health Assistant - 3176 US:WA:Mount Vernon | Clinical Support | Full Time 0.6 FTE or More Posted 2 days ago ApplySave Description Department: Emergency Medicine SVH Exempt: No Schedule: NIGHTS ...
  • 7 Days Ago

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Case Manager for Mental Health
  • Sea Mar Community Health Centers
  • Mount Vernon, WA FULL_TIME
  • Sea Mar Community Health Centers, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) founded in 1978, is a community-based organization committed to providing quality, comprehensive health, human, housing, ed...
  • 2 Months Ago

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Mental Health Counselor
  • Compass Health
  • Bellingham, WA
  • Crisis Mental Health Counselor- Child Youth & Family Crisis Team - North Team - PTDepartment:MCOT-CHILD/YOUTH OUTREACHLo...
  • 3/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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RN or LPN - In-Home Care
  • Alliance Nursing
  • Bellingham, WA
  • LPN or RN needed for 1:1 care for pediatric clients in Nooksack and Bellingham. ~day shifts available every day, night s...
  • 3/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Medical Laboratory Technician
  • QuarterLine Consulting Services
  • Oak Harbor, WA
  • Job Description Job Description Overview The lives of our nation’s active-duty military, veterans, and their families de...
  • 3/17/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Dental Hygienist
  • Spectraforce Technologies Inc
  • Bellingham, WA
  • Job Description As a clinical provider and patient advocate, you’ll be given all the resources you need to provide excep...
  • 3/17/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Therapist - Remote
  • Guideline Healthcare LLC.
  • Bellingham, WA
  • Fully Remote Licensed Therapist / Counselor opportunities for part-time or full time. Bonus offered Licensed Therapist D...
  • 3/16/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Phlebotomist
  • Sea Mar Community Health Centers
  • Mount Vernon, WA
  • Sea Mar Community Health Centers, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) founded in 1978, is a community-based organ...
  • 3/15/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) - Highland Helath and Rehabilitation of Cascadia
  • Highland Health and Rehabilitation of Cascadia
  • Bellingham, WA
  • Position Summary A Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) assists in the treatment of injured, ill, or disabl...
  • 3/15/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Caregiver
  • Lighthouse Memory Care
  • Anacortes, WA
  • NOW HIRING Assisted Living/Memory Care CAREGIVERS! $1100 sign on bonus paid after 90 days NO Experience Needed!! We will...
  • 3/15/2024 12:00:00 AM

The city is located at 48°45′N 122°29′W / 48.750°N 122.483°W / 48.750; -122.483 (48.75, −122.48). The city is situated on Bellingham Bay which is protected by Lummi Island, Portage Island, and the Lummi Peninsula, and opens onto the Strait of Georgia. It lies west of Mount Baker and Lake Whatcom (from which it gets its drinking water) and north of the Chuckanut Mountains and the Skagit Valley. Whatcom Creek runs through the center of the city. Bellingham is 18 miles (29 km) south of the US-Canada border and 50 miles (80 km) southeast of Vancouver. According to the United States Census Burea...
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Income Estimation for Mental Health Technician jobs
$36,279 to $45,662
Bellingham, Washington area prices
were up 2.9% from a year ago

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