Mental Health Technician

JOIN OUR TEAM AS A MENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN (MHT)!

Shift differentials are available for weekday overnights and weekend days/overnights!

Your Work Matters How will you make a difference?

Are you an empathetic and dedicated professional seeking to positively impact the mental well-being of individuals? Your opportunity awaits at Smokey Point Behavioral Hospital!

As a Mental Health Technician (MHT), you'll be an integral part of our treatment team, providing continuous care, supervision, and positive role modeling to patients across various age groups from adolescents to geriatrics. Working under the guidance of a Registered Nurse, you'll contribute to creating a therapeutic environment that fosters patient support and well-being.

If you are passionate about mental health care and ready to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients, join us at Smokey Point Behavioral Hospital. Be a crucial component of our dynamic and compassionate healthcare team, where your dedication as a Mental Health Technician (MHT) will positively impact the overall treatment experience for our diverse patient population.

• Accurately record vital signs
• Exercise judgment in patient interactions and report changes to the RN
• Follow therapeutic interventions outlined by the treatment team and provide information for development and revision
• Employ crisis-intervention techniques, conduct MHT-led groups, and use facility-approved CPI techniques
• Assist patients through discharge, guide in adjusting to life changes, and help with personal hygiene
• Comply with policies for a safe, clean, and therapeutic environment, practicing universal precautions and responding to patient care priorities.
  
  

Your Experience Matters What We’re Looking For

• Education: High School Degree or equivalent preferred; Certified Nursing or NAR required; Degree from an accredited college or university in social work, recreational therapy, psychology, human services, or appropriate therapeutic discipline preferred. Agency Affiliated Counselor registration in the state of Washington is preferred.
• Experience: One year of related experience, with a knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with an understanding of mental illness, preferred.
• Additional Skill Requirements: Successful completion CPR certification and crisis intervention training within 10 days of employment prior to assisting with restraining procedures. May be required to work flexible hours. Successful completion of Agency Affiliated Counselor certification within 60 days.
  
  

Your Care Matters What We Provide For Our Team

• 401(k) + matching
• Health insurance
• 100% company-paid life insurance coverage up to 2x your annual salary
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• 100% company-paid long-term disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid Holidays
• Cafeteria on site + one free meal per day
• Employee engagement events
• Employee assistance program
• Employee recognition program
• Free parking
  
  

Disclaimer: Benefits are subject to change at the discretion of Smokey Point Behavioral Hospital.

Compensation

This is a full-time role, and the expected compensation range is $19.00 - $23.00 hourly + shift differentials are available for weekday overnights and weekend days/overnights! We’re eager to engage with all qualified candidates, and consideration will be provided to experience and skill level. Join us as our Mental Health Technician!