Mental Health Specialist; CNA​/On-Call

Position:
Mental Health Specialist (CNA) / On-Call

Location:

Recovery Place Kent, WA

Job

Number of Openings: 0

As a non-profit organization, Valley Cities Behavioral Health Care is dedicated to serving our community by offering a wide range of mental health services, from inpatient to outpatient care. We believe that our employees are our greatest asset, and we are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive work environment. Join us in making a difference every day!

• Provide feedback and recommendations to the care team regarding behavioral aspects of patient interdisciplinary care plans.
• Provide feedback and recommendations to the care team regarding patient service improvements.
• Assist in the detection and proactive intervention with patients at-risk for behavioral escalation.
• Conduct front‑line patient care including the taking and recording of pertinent medical information as delegated by nursing staff, such as vital signs, blood pressure, temperature, etc.
• Assist clients with basic activities of daily living tasks, including ambulation assistance, bathing, toileting, etc.
• Maintain consistent team communication with nursing staff (RNs and LPNs) regarding medical monitoring results and observed physical health or behavioral concerns.
• Enter, transcribe, record, and maintain patient health care information in written and/or electronic form.
• Observe and influence patient behavior with therapeutic interventions in the milieu through conflict resolution, communication and interaction, initiation of therapeutic activities, and use of non‑violent de‑escalation skills.
• Assist nurses with admissions and discharge processes and inter‑facility transfers, including belongings inventory, transmission and gathering of records, compilation of patient charts, assisting patients with dressing/undressing/hygiene, providing and collecting linens, taking vitals as delegated, etc.
• Apply and/or facilitate the safe and appropriate application of restraints as per policy and protocol.
• Provide 1:1 sitting for patients who are behaviorally escalated, have a history of behavioral concerns, are attending court on‑site, and/or are currently in seclusion and/or restraint.
• Demonstrate respect for, and enforce patient rights, and maintain confidentiality as per HIPAA and agency policy.
• Record patient observations and activities in patient records accurately and timely in accordance with nursing standards and organizational policy and procedure.
• Maintain a safe environment by applying principles of medical asepsis, infection control techniques, and universal precautions. Follow agency infection control plan and policies.
• Change linens and sanitize patient rooms and bathrooms as per policy for cleaning up bodily fluids or other spills, and/or admitting new patients.
• Follow all policies and procedures with regard to patient information protection, including mental health and alcohol‑drug patient confidentiality (42 CFR) and HIPAA (45 CFR).
• Attend mandatory trainings and meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned within appropriate scope.
• Must work at least 3 shifts per month, including 1 weekend shift.
• Must work at least 1 major and 1 minor holiday per calendar year.

• Certified Nursing Assistant in the State of Washington.
• High School Diploma/GED required.
• CPI Certification required within 6 months of hire (training provided by Valley Cities).
• Pass required background checks.

• One or more years in a Psychiatric or Acute Care setting preferred.
• One or more years working in a setting with clients living with mental health or substance use disorders preferred.

• Basic knowledge of mental health and substance abuse disorders.
• Strong verbal and written communication proficiencies.
• Strong critical thinking and problem‑solving abilities.
• Exceptional interpersonal and social perceptiveness skills.
• Service‑oriented behavior.
• Proactive learning behavior.
• Flexibility and adaptability.
• Computer/technology literacy and proficiency.

Direct patient care requires the ability to lift, push, pull, twist, stoop, and lift up to 50 lbs. without assistance. Most work…