Mental Health Tech

Position: Mental Health Tech I

Job Posting Title

Mental Health Tech I

Agency

452 MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERV.

Supervisory Organization

NW Center for Behavioral Health

Job Posting End Date

Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.

Note:

Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank) Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

We have added more beds to our inpatient unit and need more staff.

Job Description Basic Purpose

Under close supervision, this position provides non-professional direct or indirect care for consumers of behavioral health treatment in an inpatient, outpatient, or residential care setting. This includes participation in de-escalation activities and assuring that consumers are kept safe. This position acts as a role model for consumers, demonstrating effective problem solving and decision‑making skills and will assist in providing recreational and therapeutic activities for the consumer, transporting residents to and from medical appointments, and assuring scheduled programming is carried out.

Typical

Functions

• Assists consumers in activities of daily living; develops and manages group activities to promote recovery and wellness.

• Provides or assists with providing direct patient care and therapeutic interventions based on patient care assignments from RN.

• Performs direct nursing tasks including taking vital signs, assisting with activities of daily living and hygiene needs, and obtaining certain lab specimens.

• Observes and records patient behavior and activities. Reports any changes in condition and suggests modifications to the treatment plan.

• Establishes a therapeutic relationship with assigned patients.

• Monitors patients to ensure safety, including but not limited to rounding, environmental and safety checks.

• Utilize appropriate decision‑making related to treatment of consumers of mental health and/or substance abuse services, including but not limited to identifying relevant behaviors/activities, and managing group dynamics.

• Provides culturally competent support and trauma‑informed care in order to maintain a safe, respectful and therapeutic environment.

• Supports the department and facility in reducing incidents of seclusion and restraint.

• Escorts consumers to and from various destinations, to include court and medical appointments, meal breaks, recreation, etc. ensuring staff and consumer safety.

• Orders, receives and stores supplies and performs basic clerical functions.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

The Mental Health Technician has three levels which are distinguished by the complexity of assignments, level of expertise required to perform the duties assigned, and the ability to monitor the direct work of others.

Level I:
Code Y10A

Required at this level include knowledge of the English language in order to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability is required to record observations and activities, to follow oral and written directions, and establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Basic computer skills are required.

No experience or education is required at this level.

Level II:
Code Y10B

Required at this level include those identified in Level I plus knowledge of public health services available to the community; of record keeping; of the techniques of interviewing, of basic nursing practices and techniques; of basic methods of sanitation and personal hygiene; and of medical terminology. Ability is required to apply basic nursing techniques.

One year of experience in providing behavioral health patient care.

Level III:
Code Y10C

Required at this level consist of those identified in Level II plus knowledge of planning and organizing work assignments. Ability is also required to monitor and direct the work of others; to judge a situation accurately and adopt an effective course of action.

Required at this level consists of two years of experience in providing behavioral health patient care.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Competencies

This position provides care to a vulnerable population…