$23.14 - $32.56 Hourly

DSHS ESH Mental Health Technician 2

Dept. of Social and Health Services
Medical Lake, WA
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Description

Eastern State Hospital is hiring dedicated Behavioral Health Nurse Aides, also known as Mental Health Technicians, to support individuals receiving inpatient treatment for behavioral health conditions. 

If you're passionate about helping others and eager to learn, this is a great opportunity to grow in the healthcare field while working alongside experienced Registered Nurses. We provide all the training you need to succeed. The care and support you offer in this role play a vital part in each patient’s journey toward recovery.

We are currently hiring for Part Time and On-Call positions.

  • Part-Time opportunities: Must have two years of experience in Behavioral Health.
  • On-Call opportunities: Must have two years of experience in Behavioral Health and be available to work a minimum of 24 hours per week, including every weekend and all holidays.
Opportunities performed on-site at this work location at least three days a week may be eligible for an additional 5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary. 
Evening and Night shifts may include a $2.50 per hour shift differential in addition to the standard compensation rate.


Some of what you will do:
  • Provide direct nursing care to patients under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
  • Follow individual treatment plans in accordance with hospital, state, and federal standards, policies, and procedures.
  • Support patient safety and comfort by assisting with basic needs, daily activities, and managing personal belongings.
  • Identify and respond appropriately to escalating situations, using de-escalation techniques and team support when needed.
  • Assist with moving, transferring, escorting, and transporting patients to and from activities.
  • Communicate changes in patient condition and other clinical information to Registered Nurses and document appropriately.

Who should apply?
We’re looking for applicants who have:
  • A high school diploma or GED.
    AND
  • A current Washington State Nursing Assistant Registration (NAR), Nursing Assistant Certification (NAC/CNA), or Medical Assistant (MA) credential.

Preferred knowledge, skills, & abilities: 
  • Demonstrated patience and compassion when providing healthcare and assistance with daily living activities.
  • Ability to recognize and deescalate behavioral health issues in a calm, respectful, and non-threatening manner.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact effectively with patients, coworkers, supervisors, and the public.
  • Awareness of patient safety protocols and the ability to ensure comfort and support in all aspects of care.
  • Attentiveness to patients’ general health and hygiene needs, including support with bathing, grooming, and personal care tasks.
  • Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

All Mental Health Technicians receive classroom and on-the-job training in patient interaction, facility policies and procedures, and effective ward observation.

Candidates selected must be available to complete the ESH New Employee Orientation for two weeks Monday – Friday 8am - 4:30pm.

동부 주립 정신병원에 대해
스포케인에서 서쪽으로 약 15마일 떨어진 조용한 메디컬레이크 커뮤니티에 위치해 있습니다. 동부 주립 정신병원 (ESH) 은 워싱턴 주에서 운영하는 성인 정신질환 전문 병원 중 하나입니다. 1891년 문을 연 이래로 ESH는 심각한 정신 질환을 가진 개인들에게 입원 평가, 치료 및 치료를 제공하는 데 중요한 역할을 해왔습니다. 병원은 이스트레이크와 웨스트레이크 캠퍼스에 걸쳐 375개의 병상을 운영하며, The Joint Commission으로부터 인증을 받았고, Medicare 및 Medicaid 서비스 기관으로부터 인증을 받았습니다. 주로 동부 워싱턴 지역의 환자들을 대상으로 하며, 안전하고 회복 중심적인 환경에서 평화로운 숲 속 캠퍼스에서 필수적인 법원 명령 정신건강 치료를 제공합니다. 



관심 있으신가요?
오늘 지원하세요! 

질문이 있으신가요? 
DSHS 채용 담당자 빈센트 해밀턴 (Vincent Hamilton) 에게 연락 바랍니다: vincent.hamilton@dshs.wa.gov 그리고 채용 번호 #00804를 참조하세요.


사회 및 보건 서비스부 (DSHS)의 비전은 사람들이 스스로 삶을 형성할 수 있도록 인간 서비스에 접근할 수 있게 하는 것입니다. 이는 소속감, 공동 목표, 공유 가치, 의미 있는 업무를 바탕으로 함께 모여야 함을 의미합니다. 우리 기관의 비전을 실현하기 위해서는 공정성, 접근성, 사회 정의에 대한 헌신을 업무에 가져오는 것이 필수적입니다. 우리는 워싱턴 주민들을 지원하며, 특히 흑인, 원주민, 그리고 다양한 인종과 배경을 가진 사람들, 신체적, 행동 건강, 지적 장애를 가진 사람들, 노인, LGBTQIA+ 개인, 이민자 및 난민, 그리고 재정적 안정을 이루려는 가족들을 포함합니다. 

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워싱턴 주 사회 및 보건 서비스부는 모든 고용 영역, 프로그램 및 서비스에서 차별하지 않는 평등한 고용 기회 제공 기관입니다. 연령, 성별, 성적 지향, 성별 정체성/표현, 결혼 상태, 인종, 종교 또는 신념, 정치적 소속, 군대 복무 상태, 명예롭게 전역한 베테랑, 베트남 전쟁 시대 베테랑, 최근 제대 또는 기타 보호된 베테랑 상태, 감각, 정신, 신체 장애의 존재 또는 훈련된 안내견 또는 서비스 동물 사용 여부, 동등한 급여 또는 유전 정보에 기반한 차별은 없습니다. 지원 과정이나 이 채용 공고에서 대안 형식이 필요한 경우 채용 담당자에게 (360) 725-5810으로 연락하십시오. 청각 장애나 청력이 저하된 지원자는 워싱턴 릴레이 서비스를 통해 (7-1-1 또는 1-800-833-6384) 연락하실 수 있습니다.
 
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Original Job Description

Description

Eastern State Hospital is hiring dedicated Behavioral Health Nurse Aides, also known as Mental Health Technicians, to support individuals receiving inpatient treatment for behavioral health conditions. 

If you're passionate about helping others and eager to learn, this is a great opportunity to grow in the healthcare field while working alongside experienced Registered Nurses. We provide all the training you need to succeed. The care and support you offer in this role play a vital part in each patient’s journey toward recovery.

We are currently hiring for Part Time and On-Call positions.

  • Part-Time opportunities: Must have two years of experience in Behavioral Health.
  • On-Call opportunities: Must have two years of experience in Behavioral Health and be available to work a minimum of 24 hours per week, including every weekend and all holidays.
Opportunities performed on-site at this work location at least three days a week may be eligible for an additional 5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary. 
Evening and Night shifts may include a $2.50 per hour shift differential in addition to the standard compensation rate.


Some of what you will do:
  • Provide direct nursing care to patients under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
  • Follow individual treatment plans in accordance with hospital, state, and federal standards, policies, and procedures.
  • Support patient safety and comfort by assisting with basic needs, daily activities, and managing personal belongings.
  • Identify and respond appropriately to escalating situations, using de-escalation techniques and team support when needed.
  • Assist with moving, transferring, escorting, and transporting patients to and from activities.
  • Communicate changes in patient condition and other clinical information to Registered Nurses and document appropriately.

Who should apply?
We’re looking for applicants who have:
  • A high school diploma or GED.
    AND
  • A current Washington State Nursing Assistant Registration (NAR), Nursing Assistant Certification (NAC/CNA), or Medical Assistant (MA) credential.

Preferred knowledge, skills, & abilities: 
  • Demonstrated patience and compassion when providing healthcare and assistance with daily living activities.
  • Ability to recognize and deescalate behavioral health issues in a calm, respectful, and non-threatening manner.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact effectively with patients, coworkers, supervisors, and the public.
  • Awareness of patient safety protocols and the ability to ensure comfort and support in all aspects of care.
  • Attentiveness to patients’ general health and hygiene needs, including support with bathing, grooming, and personal care tasks.
  • Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

All Mental Health Technicians receive classroom and on-the-job training in patient interaction, facility policies and procedures, and effective ward observation.

Candidates selected must be available to complete the ESH New Employee Orientation for two weeks Monday – Friday 8am - 4:30pm.

About Eastern State Hospital
Located in the quiet community of Medical Lake, just 15 miles west of Spokane, Eastern State Hospital (ESH) is one of two state-operated psychiatric hospitals for adults in Washington. Since opening its doors in 1891, ESH has played a vital role in delivering inpatient evaluation, therapy, and treatment for individuals with serious mental illness. The hospital operates 375 beds across its Eastlake and Westlake campuses and is accredited by The Joint Commission and certified by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Serving patients primarily from eastern Washington, ESH provides essential, court-ordered psychiatric care in a secure, recovery-focused environment on a peaceful, wooded campus. 



Interested?
Apply today! 

Questions? 
Please reach out to DSHS Recruiter Vincent Hamilton at vincent.hamilton@dshs.wa.gov and reference job number #00804.


The Department of Social and Health Services’ (DSHS) vision that people find human services to shape their own lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging, common purpose, shared values, and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agency’s vision that you bring a fairness, access, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to support all Washingtonians, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, people with physical, behavioral health, and intellectual disabilities, elders, LGBTQIA+ individuals, immigrants and refugees, and families building financial security. 

Supplemental Information

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history may be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the job. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver's license. Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle.
 
Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any area of employment, its programs or services on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, marital status, race, creed, color, national origin, religion or beliefs, political affiliation, military status, honorably discharged veteran, Vietnam Era, recently separated or other protect­ed veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental, physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, equal pay or genetic information. Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the Recruiter at (360) 725-5810. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384.
 
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