The Mental Health Technician provides direct supervision and support to adults with chronic mental health disorders in an inpatient setting. Responsibilities include monitoring patient behavior, documenting clinical interactions, assisting with daily living tasks, and maintaining a safe, therapeutic environment.
Requirements summary
Candidates must hold an active Nursing Assistant Registration or Certification and a high school diploma or GED. Additional requirements include obtaining a food handlers permit and BLS certification, along with basic computer proficiency.
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Job description
Frontier Behavioral Health’s presence in Spokane is more than 100 years strong, allowing our non-profit organization to understand the varied needs of our clients and the larger community.
Our programs are designed to provide evidence-based treatment to adults, youth and seniors who are dealing with a wide range of behavioral health issues.
As a Trauma-Informed Care Organization, we firmly believe in recovery and that our clients can lead fulfilling and meaningful lives, and we consider it an honor and a privilege to assist them in their journey.
If you want to have a positive impact in the lives of others come join us!
Why choose frontier behavioral health?
At Frontier Behavioral Health, we value our employees and recognize the importance of EVERY employee’s contribution to our mission.
Our behavioral health services make a positive difference in the lives of those we serve and contribute to the health, safety, and quality of life for everyone in Spokane County.
At FBH we have a variety of client services, including outpatient, inpatient, community outreach, crisis services, partnerships with schools, law enforcement and more.
Our evidence-based, culturally appropriate, trauma informed behavioral health services address the diverse needs of those we serve.
The Mental Health Technician is an active member of the inpatient team who provides direct supervision and interactions with adults who are experiencing serious and/or chronic mental health disorders.
This includes, taking vital signs, serving meals and snacks, and monitoring clients’ activities, and behaviors.
The MHT routinely engages with clients in a manner that is respectful, professional, and courteous.
SHIFT - SATURDAY/ SUNDAY- 7PM-7:30AM LOCATION: Calispel Inpatient Unit & Foothills Inpatient Unit ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES includes but are not limited to the following: Monitor and supervise client activities and behaviors, including general supervision of milieu and completion of scheduled patient rounding.
Complete clear, objective clinical documentation regarding patient activities and behaviors in an appropriate time frame.
Provide feedback to clinical staff regarding patient interactions, activities, and behaviors.
Report suspected changes in patient condition and/or potential crisis situations to the charge nurse or unit leader.
Benefits
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Medical insurance
Sick leave
Paid time off
Life insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Employee assistance program
Paid federal holidays
Employer retirement contribution
Licensure supervision
Signing bonus
Loan forgiveness program
403b retirement plan
Staff discounts
Adhere to and follow the patients’ written treatment plan.
Provide verbal redirection and gradual guidance to patients if needed and role model appropriate behavior including utilizing de-escalation techniques that align with FBH provided training.
Remain alert and provide direct line of sight monitoring of patients as needed.
Provide general house cleaning services i.e., vacuuming, dusting, washing dishes, laundry, sanitation of counters etc.
Engage patients in social conversation, provide supportive listening, encourage and/or set up recreation activities.
Complete patients’ personal belongings inventory and assist with admissions as needed.
Attend/participate in required trainings, meetings, and supervision sessions.
Serve patient meals and snacks.
Maintain and enhance customer service to ensure that both external and internal customers of FBH have a positive experience.
Establish and maintain a good working relationship with all RNs’, providers and FBH staff.
Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL HAVE: REQUIRED: Must have an active Nursing Assistant Registration or Nursing Assistant Certification at time of Application.
High School Diploma or GED Food Handlers Permit within 7 days of hire.
Active BLS certification or must obtained within 90 days of hire.
PREFERRED: Nursing Assistant Certified (NAC) KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES: Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral formats, including the ability to complete objective clinical documentation.
Ability to communicate with individuals of various backgrounds, education levels, and socio-economic status.
Must have basic computer skills including ability to document in an electronic medical record, use electronic time tracking, use of Outlook, Word, and intranet.
PHYSICAL, SENSORY & ENVIRONMENTAL: The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work is generally performed in a residential setting, which may involve sitting and/or constant movement.
May be required to lift 10 - 20 pounds.
Blood-borne Pathogen Category I – Chance of blood-borne pathogen exposure.
BASE PAY RANGE (Hourly/ Non-Exempt): $19.80 - $24.12 All pay is based on longevity at Frontier Behavioral Health; thus the starting base pay for this position is $19.80 per hour.
ADDED SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL: Weekend Night (7PM- 7:30AM) – 17.46% #IND1 Our Benefits and Perks are Amazing!
WE BELIEVE IN WORK LIFE BALANCE: Paid Time Off – Employees accrue up to 26 days of PTO in the first year of employment!
Plus 9 Paid Federal Holidays!
Sick Leave – Extended Sick Leave and Paid Sick and Safe Time.
Some positions qualify for a Compressed Workweek option resulting in up to additional 26 days off per year.
Benefits
www.fbhwa.org/careers/benefits Medical, Dental and Vision Retirement – We offer an impressive 403b plan including standard 3% employer contribution plus an additional 3% employer match. Flexible Spending Accounts Life Insurance – Company paid coverage that starts the first of the month following 6 months from your date of hire. PERKS: www.fbhwa.org/careers/perks Signing Bonus! No-cost licensure supervision for those pursuing clinical licensure. Federal and State Loan Forgiveness Program for qualifying Programs. Reimbursement of License/Certification application fee that is required for the position. Free Employee Assistance Program Staff Discounts at various FBH partners throughout Spokane! Benefits described above are based on employees who hold .5 FTE positions or greater and/or some benefits vary based on FTE. PRN positions are not benefit eligible or eligible for a sign on bonus. APPLICANT ACCOMMODATIONS: To request accommodation with our application process, please contact Human Resources at 509-458-7461. Job seekers may also obtain assistance, including auxiliary accommodations/ aids, by calling WorkSource Spokane at 509-532-3120. OUR EEO POLICY It is the policy of FBH to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, pregnancy, marital status, familial status, citizenship, genetic information, national origin, veteran’s status, or any other basis prohibited by law, or their relatives, friends or associate and that ; a) has the purpose or effect of creating an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, b) has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with an individual’s work performance, or c) otherwise adversely affects an individual’s employment opportunities. Violations of this policy are strictly prohibited and will not be tolerated. This includes negative actions based upon an employee’s participation in activities identified with or promoting the interests of a protected group.
